Does docosahexaenoic acid (dha) improve insulin sensitivity?
Effectiveness Rating for Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)'s Ability to Improve Insulin Sensitivity
The effectiveness rating is a measure of how well docosahexaenoic acid (dha) is able to improve insulin sensitivity. The overall rating for this claim is 1 out of 3. There is little if any research to warrant the use of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) to improve insulin sensitivity. Using Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) to improve insulin sensitivity will probably not yeild any positive results and is likely a waste of money.
Confidence Rating for Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)'s Ability to Improve Insulin Sensitivity
The confidence rating is a mesure of how valid the effectiveness rating is. This rating is based on how many studies are included in the database on this topic.
There is one study in the database on docosahexaenoic acid (dha); the confidence rating is 20. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating.
References
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Effects of dietary alpha-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid or docosahexaenoic acid on parameters of glucose metabolism in healthy volunteers |