Randomized placebo-controlled intervention with n-3 LC-PUFA-supplemented yoghurt: Effects on circulating eicosanoids and cardiovascular risk factors

Christine Dawczynski, Karen A. Massey, Christina Ness, Michael Kiehntopf, Stefanie Stepanow, Matthias Platzer, Michael Grün, Anna Nicolaou, Gerhard Jahreis

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    Abstract

    Background & aims: The study examined the value of n-3 LC-PUFA-enriched yogurt as means of improving cardiovascular health. Design: Fifty three mildly hypertriacylglycerolemic subjects (TAG≥1.7mmol/L) participated in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel designed study. The subjects consumed 1) control yoghurt; 2) yoghurt enriched with 0.8g n-3 LC-PUFA/d; or 3) yoghurt enriched with 3g n-3 LC-PUFA/d for a period of 10wks. Blood samples were taken at the beginning and the end of the study period. Results: Following daily intake of 3g n-3 LC-PUFA for 10 weeks, n-3 LC-PUFA levels increased significantly in plasma and red blood cells (RBC) with concomitant increase in the EPA-derived mediators (PGE3, 12-, 15-, 18-HEPE) in plasma whilst cardiovascular risk factors such as HDL, TAG, AA/EPA ratio, and n-3 index were improved (P
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)686-696
    Number of pages10
    JournalClinical Nutrition
    Volume32
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Oct 2013

    Keywords

    • Blood lipids
    • Cytokines
    • Dairy products
    • Eicosanoids
    • N-3 LC-PUFA

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