Effects of Prescription Omega-3 Acids on Glucose and Lipoprotein Lipids in Subjects With Hypertriglyceridemia

Summary

The objectives of this study are to assess the effects of 4 g/d prescription omega-3 acid ethyl esters (POM3), compared with a placebo, on indices of insulin sensitivity and secretion, as well as aspects of the fasting and postprandial lipid and lipoprotein profiles, in subjects with hypertriglyceridemia.

Timeline

Start

2010-03

Primary completion

2010-12

Completion

2011-02

Publications

• Results Maki KC, Lawless AL, Kelley KM, Dicklin MR, Schild AL, Rains TM. Prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters reduce fasting and postprandial triglycerides and modestly reduce pancreatic beta-cell response in subjects with primary hypertriglyceridemia. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2011 Sep-Oct;85(3-4):143-8. doi: 10.1016/j.plefa.2011.06.005. Epub 2011 Jul 19.

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