Safety & Efficacy of Omega-3 Fish Oil in Overweight Children & Adolescents

Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Omega-3 Fish Oil Dietary Supplementation in Biometric Measurement, Lipid Profile, Serum Markers for Inflammation, and Insulin Resistance in Overweight Children and Adolescents

Children with an excess in body weight, increase the risk of obesity-related co-morbidities and cardiovascular diseases. Childhood obesity may be due to diets laden with fat and lack of physical activity. Omega-3 fish oil is a supplementation that may promote a greater reduction of pro-inflammatory mediators; combined with exercise and nutritional regimens it may also help improve glycemic, lipid markers, and body composition in overweight children and adolescents.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between 8-18 years old
• BMI ≥95th percentile
• Patient & parent/guardian consent to participate
• Attendance of Risk Factor Reduction lifestyle modification program

Exclusion Criteria:

• Major surgical Procedure within 1 year
• Significant cardiovascular disease or other morbidity that preclude patients from following dietary regimen or exercising.
• Mentally Challenged
• Currently taking fish oil supplements, unless 1 month wash-out period is achieved.
• Diabetes