Fish Oil Fast Fact #162: Why Omega 3 Fish Oil Could Help Prevent Juvenile Diabetes
Posted by Michael Byrd on Nov 15 2009 | Tagged as: Fish Oil
Preliminary research published by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Research Frontline 2007) indicates that children at risk for type 1 diabetes could develop some protection from the disorder by increasing the amount of omega 3 fatty acids in their diet. While this research is by no means conclusive, it does make a certain amount of logical sense, and there many other benefits also associated with omega 3 fatty acids that add to the case for making sure your child is getting enough on a daily basis. Omega 3 fatty acids are, among other things, highly effective at reducing inflammation of all sorts in the body. Inflammation is usually related to an immune response by your body. Since diabetes is an auto-immune disease, it stands to reason that a nutrient that helps reduce inflammation could also help prevent the initial development of a diabetic condition. If that is not enough for you, omega 3s are also integral to optic development, heart health, memory function and general physical and mental well being, so if you or your child are not getting enough omega 3 in your diet, then take steps to remedy that situation immediately and start enjoying fuller, more comprehensive health.
