FISH MEAL
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Effect of FISH intake on MEtabolic health in a diabetic South Asian popuLation (FISH MEAL)
IRAS ID
207528
Contact name
Nigel Hoggard
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Aberdeen
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 11 months, 30 days
Research summary
Fish is healthy and nutritious owing to its omega 3 fatty acids and other key nutrients such as vitamin D, selenium and iodine. Consumption of fish has been shown to benefit glucose control and heart health. Several studies have found that Asian people, especially those with type 2 diabetes, have lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their body compared with Asian people without diabetes. People of South Asian ethnicity are known to have a greater risk of diabetes compared to other ethnic groups. Therefore, the health benefits of eating fish, especially oily fish which have high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, may be particularly important for this population group.
We will investigate the link between oily fish consumption, body glucose control and heart health in South Asian people with diabetes that is only controlled by diet and lifestyle. In addition, we will investigate baseline levels of omega-3 fatty acids and body glucose control in South Asian people with and without diabetes
REC name
North West - Liverpool Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NW/0601
Date of REC Opinion
8 Sep 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion