Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Fat burning during exercise increased by 27% & triglycerides dropped 29% after 12 weeks of omega-3 supplementation.
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Fat burning during exercise increased by 27% & triglycerides dropped 29% after 12 weeks of omega-3 supplementation.
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A recent meta-analysis has also revealed that combining omega-3 supplementation with exercise significantly boosts cardiometabolic health outcomes compared to exercise alone: • Reduces body fat (~1 kg reduction) • Improves triglyceride levels • Decreases inflammation • Lowers blood pressure (4 mmHg reductions in systolic and diastolic pressure) • Enhances lower-body strength