Compare Effects of Flax Seed Oil, and Fish Oil on Blood Sugar Levels

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Conditions studied: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

In brief

Flax seed oil, fish oil, and soy bean oil, are commonly recommended supplements for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). These oils have different chemical structures and biological actions. It is not yet known which of these oils has the most beneficial effects in PCOS patients because they have never been compared to each other head to head. In this study the researchers hope to learn more about the effects of these oils on blood sugar and insulin levels.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00579540

Run by

University of California, Davis

People needed

66

Starts

2007-09-01

Expected to finish

2009-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-05-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Females ages 18-45
• Women who are overweight, and have irregular periods or have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

You may not qualify if…

• Use of oral contraceptives
• Impaired glucose tolerance
• Diabetes mellitus, and any other systemic illnesses such as renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, severe hyperlipidemia and hypertension that require medication
• Schizophrenia
• Having a pacemaker
• Current viral infection
• Smoking alcohol intake (more than 2 drinks/week)

Where it is running

• UC Davis — Sacramento, California, United States

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