METHODS: A systematic search up to July 30, 2023 was completed in Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase databases, to identify eligible RCTs. Heterogeneity tests of the selected studies were performed using the I2. Random effects models were assessed and pooled data were determined as standardized mean differences (SMD) with a 95% CI.
RESULTS: The meta-analysis of 23 trials, involving 1,523 patients, demonstrated a significant decrease in TNF-α (SMD: -1.62, 95% CI: -2.89 to -0.35, P= 0.013) and increase in TAC (SMD: 0.92, 95% CI: 0.33 to 1.52, P = 0.002) following ω-3 fatty acids administration. Meanwhile, supplementation did not have beneficial effects on malondialdehyde, C-reactive protein (CRP), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and interlukin-6 levels. The subgroup analysis revealed a significant decrease in CRP levels and an increase in SOD levels in studies with durations of less than 12 weeks.
CONCLUSIONS: We found that ω-3 fatty acid intake can significantly decrease TNF-α and increase TAC levels, but this effect was not observed on other markers. Nevertheless, future well-designed with large sample size and long duration RCT studies with precise ω-3 fatty acids dose and ingredients are required to understand better the effects of these compounds and their constituents on oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in T2DM patients.
METHODS: Using predefined keywords, we searched online databases, including Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science Core Collection, and Google Scholar, for relevant studies published from inception through July 2024. A random-effects meta-analysis was then employed to pool the weighted mean differences (WMD) and 95% CI for outcomes assessed by a minimum of three studies.
RESULTS: Initially 1,205 studies were obtained out of which 25 RCTs were decided to be included for further analyses. Selenium supplementation reduced VLDL (WMD: -1.53; 95% CI: -2.86, -0.20), but did not change TG (WMD: 1.12; 95% CI: -4.51, 6.74), TC (WMD: -2.25; 95% CI: -6.80, 2.29), LDL-C (WMD: 1.60; 95% CI: -4.26, 7.46), and HDL-C levels (WMD: 0.98; 95% CI: - 0.02, 1.98).
CONCLUSION: Our study showed significantly reduced VLDL but limited effects were observed in other lipid indexes. More extensive RCTs are required globally to achieve a holistic comprehension of the connection between selenium and lipid profile.