Animal study suggests a paternal fish oil supplement may lower obesity risk in offspring

Researchers found that the offspring of male mice that consumed fish oil had a lower body weight and showed better metabolic health than the offspring of fathers not supplemented with fish oil. Credit: Syracuse University A study performed in mice has uncovered a potential new tool to combat the escalating issue of childhood obesity. The research suggests that a simple dietary change, in the form of a fish oil supplement taken by fathers, might help address this pressing health concern. The number of young people ages 5 to 19 who Read More

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