Evaluation of the efficacy of different sources of omega-3 fatty acids in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) induced rats

Pak J Pharm Sci. 2019 Jul;32(4(Supplementary)):1781-1788.

Abstract

The study was planned to check the beneficial effects of various sources of omega-3 fatty acids (synthetic, flaxseed oil, fish oil) on 45 Wistar female rats. The rats were divided into five groups and assigned to different diets i.e. NC (Negative control), PC (Positive control), SO (Synthetic omega-3 250mg/kg/orally/daily), FO (flaxseed oil 250mg/kg/orally/daily) and F (fish oil 250mg/kg/orally/diet). Animals fed on different diets were induced PCOS by an intramuscular (IM) injection of estradiol-valerate (4mg/rat/IM) except NC group. Results of the lipid profile indicated that F showed highest increase in HDL level (35.67±1.45), while cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, blood glucose and body weight were reduced in all three treatment groups. In case of a hormonal profile, testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH) and insulin levels showed a significant reduction after treatments. It can be concluded form the study that different sources of omega-3 fatty acids can be a new approach to treat the symptoms of PCOS.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Glucose / metabolism
  • Body Weight / physiology
  • Cholesterol / blood
  • Diet
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Fish Oils / administration & dosage
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / blood*
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / metabolism*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar
  • Triglycerides / blood

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Fish Oils
  • Triglycerides
  • Cholesterol