The role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: A narrative review

C. Itsiopoulos , W. Marx , H.L. Mayr , O.A. Tatucu-Babet , S.R. Dash , E.S. George , G.L. Trakman , J.T. Kelly , C.J. Thomas , L. Brazionis
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Abstract

Background

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) poses a significant health and financial burden to individuals and healthcare systems. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) possess numerous properties (e.g. anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, anti-lipidemic) that may be beneficial in the management of T2DM and its complications.

Methods

In this narrative review, we discuss the potential mechanisms, clinical evidence-base, and practical considerations regarding the use of omega-3 PUFA supplementation for the management of glycaemic control and common comorbid conditions, including diabetic nephropathy and retinopathy, liver disease, cognition and mental health, and cardiometabolic disease.

Results/conclusion

Omega-3 PUFA supplementation is generally well-tolerated and does not appear to be contraindicated for patients on anticoagulant therapy; however, uncertainty persists regarding the purity and stability of commercial omega-3 PUFA products. Despite promising animal studies, the current clinical evidence for the use of omega-3 supplementation for the management of T2DM and associated conditions is both limited and conflicting. Results from existing clinical trials do not support the use of omega-3 PUFA for glycaemic control and there are limited studies in T2DM populations to support the use of omega-3 PUFAs for associated complications of diabetes. Possible contributors to the conflicting evidence base are study design issues, such as inadequate intervention period, sample size, omega 3 supplement dose, variations in the EPA to DHA ratio and clinical heterogeneity among diabetic populations.

补充omega-3多不饱和脂肪酸在2型糖尿病治疗中的作用:综述
背景2型糖尿病(T2DM)给个人和医疗保健系统带来了巨大的健康和经济负担。Omega-3多不饱和脂肪酸(PUFA)具有许多特性(如抗炎、抗血栓形成、抗血脂),可能对2型糖尿病及其并发症的治疗有益。方法在这篇叙述性综述中,我们讨论了omega-3 PUFA补充剂用于血糖控制和常见合并症管理的潜在机制、临床证据基础和实际考虑,包括糖尿病肾病和视网膜病变、肝病、认知和精神健康以及心脏代谢疾病。结果/结论补充omega -3 PUFA通常耐受性良好,似乎不是抗凝治疗患者的禁忌症;然而,商业omega-3 PUFA产品的纯度和稳定性仍然存在不确定性。尽管动物研究很有前景,但目前使用omega-3补充剂治疗2型糖尿病和相关疾病的临床证据既有限又相互矛盾。现有的临床试验结果不支持使用omega-3 PUFA控制血糖,并且在2型糖尿病人群中支持使用omega-3 PUFA治疗糖尿病相关并发症的研究也很有限。证据基础相互矛盾的可能原因是研究设计问题,如干预时间不足、样本量、omega - 3补充剂量、EPA与DHA比例的变化以及糖尿病人群的临床异质性。
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