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Omega-3 index, obesity and insulin resistance in children

Pediatric Obesity, 2011
Recent studies in adults have suggested that the plasma level of omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with weight status and abdominal adiposity, limited studies exist in paediatric populations. The present study examined the relationship between the omega-3 index, weight status and insulin resistance in children.School-age children between 5-12 years,
Tracy Burrows, Clare E Collins, Manohar L Garg   +2 more
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Cardiovascular risk and the omega-3 index

Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine, 2007
A reliable risk factor for sudden cardiac death (SCD) for the general population remains to be defined. We propose the omega-3 index, defined as the combined percentage of eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acids (DHA) in red blood cell membranes. It reflects the EPA + DHA status of a given individual. It can be determined by a standardised and
Clemens, von Schacky, William S, Harris
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Why docosapentaenoic acid is not included in the Omega-3 Index

Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 2018
As currently defined, the Omega-3 Index comprises eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), but not docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) in erythrocytes. In fish and many fish oils DPA is detectable (along with EPA and DHA), but sources rich in DPA are scarce.
Clemens von Schacky, William S. Harris
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Effect of omega-3 supplementation on the omega-3 blood index and fatty acid biomarkers in healthy individuals

Advances in Integrative Medicine, 2020
Abstract Background Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with beneficial health outcomes including reduced cardiovascular disease. Few individuals meet their requirements for omega 3 fatty acids through foods. Supplementation may be a viable option. Aim This open-label trial was designed to examine the effects of a novel krill-oil supplement on ...
Bilinski, Kellie (R18510), Chang, Dennis Hsu-Tung (R7407), Fahey, Paul P. (R16945), Bensoussan, Alan (R7273)   +3 more
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The Omega-3 Index in Military Personnel: A Systematic Review

Military Medicine
ABSTRACT Introduction Long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFA), primarily eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have received considerable interest from the scientific community as a dietary strategy to enhance physical performance, recovery, and neuroprotection ...
Jeffery L Heileson, Robert B Wallace, Tina E Sergi, Melissa A Rittenhouse, Gregory E Peoples   +4 more
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The Omega-3 Index: Clinical Utility for Therapeutic Intervention

Current Cardiology Reports, 2010
Red blood cell levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are a reflection of tissue levels and are determined by a complex interplay of metabolism and nutrition. Low levels of EPA+DHA in erythrocytes are associated with increased risk for sudden cardiac death.
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The Omega-3 Index as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases

Prostaglandins & Other Lipid Mediators, 2011
The Omega-3 Index has been defined as eicosapentaenoic plus docosahexaenoic acids in erythrocytes. Integral part of the definition is a standardized analytical procedure, which conforms to the standards of Clinical Chemistry. This resulted in more than 90 collaborative research projects, concluded and ongoing, and 64 publications so far.
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Omega‐3 fatty acids from fish or capsules have equal impact on the omega‐3 index

The FASEB Journal, 2007
Omega‐3 fatty acids (FA) have beneficial cardiovascular effects at intakes of about 500 mg/d. Such intakes can be achieved by consuming oily fish or taking fish oil capsules. A direct comparison of the effect of these two approaches on validated biomarkers of omega‐3 FA is lacking.
William S Harris, Scott Sands, Philip Jones   +2 more
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