Last updated July 18, 2026
Key finding
Fasting plasma CMPF concentration was significantly increased after a 12-week consumption of fatty fish three times per week.
This study investigated the impact of fatty fish consumption on plasma CMPF concentration and glucose metabolism in individuals with impaired glucose metabolism. Results indicated that increased fish consumption did not correlate with impaired glucose metabolism.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
This study investigated the impact of fatty fish consumption on plasma CMPF concentration and glucose metabolism in individuals with impaired glucose metabolism. Results indicated that increased fish consumption did not correlate with impaired glucose metabolism.
Understanding the relationship between dietary habits and metabolic health is crucial, especially for individuals with impaired glucose metabolism. The findings indicate that increasing fish intake may be beneficial without adverse effects on glucose control, potentially guiding dietary recommendations for managing metabolic health.
Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear due to limited data. The study may not be generalizable to all populations with glucose metabolism issues. Sample size and participant diversity were not specified.
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Maria AL, Kati H, Marjukka K, et al. Plasma CMPF Concentration and Glucose Metabolism in Persons with Impaired Glucose Metabolism. PLOS ONE. 2015;10(4):e0124379. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0124379
Fasting plasma CMPF concentration significantly increased by 1 μM after 12 weeks of consuming fatty fish three times per week.
Increases in plasma CMPF concentrations were not associated with impaired glucose metabolism.
2-hour insulin concentration during OGTT showed a decrease of -12.3 mU/L with a p-value of 0.038.
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This study contributes evidence to Habitual intake of fish, Three meals of fatty fish per week and Fasting plasma CMPF concentration, Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration.
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Habitual intake of fish
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Habitual intake of fish → Fasting plasma CMPF concentration
Habitual intake of fish → Fasting plasma CMPF concentration
Three meals of fatty fish per week → Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration
Three meals of fatty fish per week → Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration
Three meals of fatty fish per week → Fasting plasma CMPF concentration
Three meals of fatty fish per week → Fasting plasma CMPF concentration
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This study contributes to evidence on Habitual intake of fish and Fasting plasma CMPF concentration, Three meals of fatty fish per week and Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration.
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All studies measuring Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration
Measures Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration as a key outcome.
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Measures Fasting plasma CMPF concentration as a key outcome.
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Three meals of fatty fish per week appears to improve Fasting plasma CMPF concentration.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Fasting plasma CMPF concentration
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Habitual intake of fish for Fasting plasma CMPF concentration.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Fasting plasma CMPF concentration
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Three meals of fatty fish per week for Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Decreased 2-hour insulin concentration in OGTT associated with elevated plasma CMPF concentration
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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