Omega-3 Shows Potential For Improved Insulin Sensitivity

Scientific studies clearly show that certain micronutrients can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce susceptibility to diabetes. Research published in 2020 found that supplementation with vitamin D3 improves blood pressure and insulin sensitivity in children, for example. The type of vitamin D the human body makes when skin is exposed to sunlight, D3 is generally considered to be its most bioavailable form. Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition by researchers from the United States, the study looked at overweight and obese children aged between 10 and 18 years old who were deficient in vitamin D.

At the beginning of the study, the 225 children taking part in the trial were randomly assigned to one of three groups. Each group was given pills that looked identical, but which contained different amounts of vitamin D3. One group received 600 IU of the vitamin per day, while the others were given 1,000 IU or 2,000 IU respectively. During the study, neither the children nor the researchers knew which dose each participant was receiving.

At the end of the six months, the researchers found that children taking 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day had a reduced fasting glucose level and improved insulin sensitivity. These findings indicate a reduced susceptibility to diabetes and improved cardiovascular health.

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