Effects of EPA and Vitamin E on Leptin, Adiponectin and Enzymatic Antioxidants in Type 2 DM

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of EPA(Eicosapentaenoic Acid)alone and with VitE in diabetic patients.

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study design After a 12weeks, subjects with type II DM will be randomized to receive either 2000 mg pearl EPA per day plus a double-blinded matching placebo (1 corn oil pearls per day) for 12 weeks OR 400 mg VitE pearl plus double-blinded per day plus a double-blinded matching placebo (4 corn oil pearls per day) for 12 weeks OR 2000 mg pearl EPA per day plus a double-blinded matching 400 mg VitE pearl OR placebo(4corn oil pearls per day plus 1 corn oil pearls per day )for 12 weeks.The total dose of EPA pearl will be 2000 mg per day (with the EPA or matching placebo corn oil doses remaining at 4 pearls per day) and The total dose of VitE pearl will be 400 mg per day (with the VitE or matching placebo corn oil doses remaining at 1 pearls per day).

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