Endocrine Abstracts

Insulin resistance, lipid imbalance and inflammatory process have deleterious effect on cardiovascular system. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) (Docosahexaenoic acid [DHA] and Eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA]) are lipids that have beneficial effects. Our objective was to study the effects of n-3PUFA on anthropometric characteristics, inflammation, lipid profile and insulin resistance of the children with obesity.Materials and methods: Thirty obe...