The effects of n-3 fatty acids from fish oils (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic
acid) and plant oils (alpha-linolenic acid) on human serum lipids and lipoproteins are …

Hypertriglyceridemia is a risk factor for atherosclerotic coronary heart disease. Very high
triglyceride (TG) levels (≥ 500 mg/dl [5.65 mmol/l]) increase the risk of pancreatitis. One …

Scientific advances in this field have not only given us a better understanding of what is an
optimal diet, but has allowed food and nutraceutical companies to market products with …

Background: Regular consumption of n− 3 fatty acids of marine origin can improve serum
lipids and reduce cardiovascular risk. Objective: This study aimed to determine whether …

To compare the effects of highly purified ethyl ester concentrates of eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on serum lipids, apolipoproteins, and serum …

Background: Several clinical trials have investigated the effects of flaxseed and flaxseed-
derived products (flaxseed oil or lignans) on blood lipids; however, the findings have been …

Sixteen normolipidemic male volunteers aged 41±9 y (x̄±SD) consumed a diet providing
36% of energy as fat (92 g fat/d) for 9 wk. A daily supplement of nuts (providing half of the …

The effects of fatty acids on hemostasis are controversial. It has been difficult to show
convincing effects of saturated or monounsaturated fatty acids that are clearly related to …

Background Dietary docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) has triacylglycerol-lowering potential and
undergoes in vivo retroconversion to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in humans. Hormone …

ABSTRACT n− 3 Fatty acids have been shown to modify several key risk factors for
cardiovascular disease. However, it is not clear whether the apparent protection against …