Associations between omega-3 fatty acids and insulin resistance and body composition in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is strongly associated with abdominal obesity and insulin resistance and effective approaches to nutrition (e.g., omega-3 fatty acids intake) might improve the cardiometabolic risk profile. This study aimed to examine the associations of dietary and serum omega-3 fatty acids with insulin resistance (IR) and body composition among PCOS patients.

Methods

A total of 185 patients with PCOS were included in our analysis. Dietary information was collected through face-to-face interviews using a 102-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Serum omega-3 fatty acid levels were measured with the gas chromatography method. Body composition was measured by both dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and bioelectrical impedance (BIA) methods.

SUBMITTER: Lu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9581053 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature