Endocrine Abstracts

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids modulate the risk factors for metabolic syndrome via multiple mechanisms. However, their underlying mechanisms on insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes are still unknown. Here, we report that Odontella aurita, a microalga rich in the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), prevents high saturated fat diet induced insulin resistance and inflammation in the liver of Wistar rats. High fat diet (HFD), given for 8 weeks, ...