title: [Effect of Omega 3 fatty acids on body female obese composition].
abstract: Evidence on the possible mechanisms for the use of Omega 3 fatty acids to mediate obesity requires clinical studies continue with specific methodologies. The aim was to assess the effect of omega-3 supplementation on Body Mass Index (BMI), Wais - Hip Index (WHI) and body composition of obese women using bioelectrical impedance. Subjects 60 premenopausal obese women (BMI > 30Kg/m2) were randomly assigned to 3 groups: Group 1) placebo, vitamin E (200 IU), group 2) 1 g of omega and group 3) 2 g of omega-3. All of them received a low calorie diet and moderate exercise. Weight, BMI, WHI, and fat distribution were measured at the beginning and every month for three months. The results show us Omega-3 supplementation significantly reduced weight, BMI, and total fat mass, compared to the control group, a dose-response effect. These effects depended on the time and amount of Omega 3 supplemented, when the degree of compliance of exercise, adherence to the diet and age were controlled. In conclusion the supplementation with omega-3 is an efficient method in the management of obesity in premenopausal women.
authors.forename: Olivia
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: González-Acevedo
authors.forename: Juan Francisco
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Hernández-Sierra
authors.forename: Abel
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Salazar-Martínez
authors.forename: Peter B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Mandeville
authors.forename: Francisco Javier
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Valadez-Castillo
authors.forename: Esperanza
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: De La Cruz-Mendoza
authors.forename: Paola
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Algara-Suárez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001823:Body Composition; D015992:Body Mass Index; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D002149:Energy Intake; D015444:Exercise; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000178:diet therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055105:Waist Circumference; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3