Fish oil pills tested for lowering fat levels in overweight chileans
NCT ID NCT06538324
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study tested whether low-dose omega-3 supplements (250 mg EPA per day) can improve cholesterol and inflammation in overweight or obese adults with high triglycerides. Forty participants in Chile took omega-3 or a placebo for six weeks each in a crossover design. The goal was to see if this simple dietary change could help control blood fat levels.
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Universidad San Sebastián
Valdivia, Los Ríos Region, 5090000, Chile
What this could mean
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Active substance
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA) and high-oleic sunflower oil (HOSO) as a placebo
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help manage high triglycerides in overweight individuals.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The omega-3 dose is low (250 mg EPA per day), which may not be enough to produce meaningful changes.
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