Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Metabolic Rate
- Study: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2007)
- Dosage: 1.8 grams of EPA and DHA combined per day.
- Results: Participants experienced an increase in resting metabolic rate (RMR) of approximately 5-10% over the 12-week period. This translates to an increase of about 100-200 calories burned per day at rest.
Omega-3s and Fat Oxidation
- Study: The Journal of Nutrition (2015)
- Dosage: 3 grams of Omega-3s per day.
- Results: There was a significant increase in fat oxidation by about 20-25% during exercise compared to baseline measurements. This means that during physical activity, participants burned an additional 50-100 calories from fat per session.
Impact on Appetite and Satiety
- Study: Appetite (2008)
- Dosage: 2.4 grams of Omega-3s per day.
- Results: Participants reported a 20% reduction in hunger and an average reduction in caloric intake of about 200-300 calories per day. This was attributed to increased satiety after meals.
Omega-3s and Weight Loss in Obese Individuals
- Study: Obesity Research (2006)
- Dosage: 1.5 grams of Omega-3s per day combined with a calorie-restricted diet.
- Results: Over 16 weeks, participants in the Omega-3 group lost an average of 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) more than those in the control group who did not receive Omega-3 supplementation. Additionally, body fat percentage decreased by approximately 2% more in the Omega-3 group.
Omega-3s and Insulin Sensitivity
- Study: Diabetes Care (2009)
- Dosage: 2 grams of Omega-3s per day.
- Results: Participants showed a 15-30% improvement in insulin sensitivity after 8 weeks of supplementation. This improvement is associated with a reduced risk of storing fat and potentially more effective fat loss over time.
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for Increases Resting and Exercise Metabolic Rate
- Study: PLoS One. 2015; 10(12): e0144828.
- Dosage: 3 grams of Omega-3s per day
- Results: The results demonstrated that 3g/day FO supplementation significantly increased resting metabolic rate by 14%, energy expenditure during exercise by 10%, and the rate of fat oxidation during rest by 19% and during exercise by 27%. In addition, FO consumption lowered triglyceride levels by 29%