Two Oils Can Lower Body Fat in Obese Postmenopausal Women with Type 2 Diabetes, Study Demonstrates
A new study that compares how two dietary oil supplements exerts its influence on body composition suggests that these two oil supplements can lower body fat in obese postmenopausal women with Type 2 diabetes and lower their body fat. Both oil supplements (safflower and Conjugated Linoleic acid-CLA) are composed of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are thought as "good fats" and associated with diverse health benefits.
The new study lasted 16 weeks and produced a reduction of body fat in the trunk area, caused blood sugar to decrease and increased muscle tissue in the women who participated in the study.
The study has been published online in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a premier publication in nutritional studies. The study was lead by Dr. Belury of Ohio State University. Thirty-five women, obese, with BMI measures of 30 or higher, all postmenopausal with diabetes type 2, participated in the study. A 16-week supplementation with each of the oil supplements was given to two groups.
The study demonstrated that the CLA supplementation decreased BMI and total body fat. An average BMI decrease of 3.2% was seen. Also, an average loss of fat of between 2.3 pounds and 3.5 pounds was observed during the supplementation period.
It is important to understand that neither CLA nor the linoleic acid (present in safflower oil) are naturally produced by humans. They must be included in the diet or taking as dietary supplements.
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