The frequency of fish-eating could negatively associate with visceral adiposity in those who eat moderately
2015
Oshima, Y. (Kinki Central Hospital, Itami, Hyogo (Japan). Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology) | Rin, S. | Kita, H. | Hiramoto, Y. | Morimoto, S. | Okunaga, A. | Takami, H. | Nakamura, S. | Saito, H. | Izumi, M.
Visceral fat accumulation is regarded as one of the major phenotypes of metabolic syndrome. There have not been enough data on the relationship between the fish-eating habit and visceral adiposity. A total of 94 male participants received abdominal CT for the measurement of the visceral fat area (VFA), serum sampling for the fatty acid composition and questionnaires about their life-style. We divided the participants into two groups: whether they ate their fill (group F, n=70) or they ate in moderation (group M, n=24). Stepwise multiple linear regression analyses showed that usual alcohol consumption and lower daily physical activity in group F, and infrequent fish-eating and frequent fat-rich deserts in group M were the significant positive correlates with the VFA. The serum eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)/arachidonic acid (AA) ratio showed significant correlation with the frequency of fish-eating in both groups. Interestingly, in group M, the serum EPA/AA ratio negatively correlated with the VFA, while it failed in group F. In conclusion, the present data suggest that the fish-eating habit might negatively associate with visceral fat accumulation only in those who are moderate in eating in the general population.
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