Fish Oil For Weight Loss

When you think of a fat that fights fat, CLA usually comes to mind. A new study published in the journal Nutrition suggests that another type of fat might also help cut your gut down to size. Researchers supplemented the sugary diets of lab rats with fish oil, which is a rich source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Simple sugars typically promote insulin resistance and fat gain, but the fish oil eating rats actually reduced their levels of body fat while their overall metabolic health improved.

True Strength Moment: If you're supplementing with fish oil to support healthy joint function or get your fill of essential fatty acids, this information might provide extra motivation to stay on the treadmill a little longer or bike an extra mile or two. Swimsuit season's just around the corner and if fish oil plays even a small role in slimming, that's good news all the way around.