Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrew Elagizi, Carl J. Lavie, Evan O'Keefe, Keri Marshall, James H. O'Keefe, Richard V. Milani
Summary: Interest in the potential cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3) began in the 1940s, but there has been controversy due to conflicting results among studies and meta-analyses. Recent large, randomized trials showed discordant findings, with one using a higher dose of omega-3 showing a significant reduction in cardiovascular events. The conflicting results in clinical trials may be due to inadequate dosing of omega-3 and aggressive treatment with other effective therapies.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Roberta Cardim Lessa, Fabio de Abreu Alves, Erika Fortunati, Jun Lu
Summary: Oral mucositis (OM) is a painful condition caused by cancer treatments, impacting patients' quality of life and recovery. Current management strategies are insufficient, necessitating a search for new approaches. Utilizing ω-3 fatty acids to manage OM may be an effective strategy based on preliminary evidence.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hechun Liu, Feng Wang, Hui Xia, Da Pan, Ligang Yang, Shaokang Wang, Feng Zhao, Guiju Sun
Summary: This study aimed to determine the effects of different sources of m-3 PUFAs on glucolipid metabolism and lipoprotein subfractions in T2DM patients with dyslipidemia. The results showed that plant-derived m-3 PUFAs were more effective at controlling blood glucose levels, while animal-derived m-3 PUFAs were more effective at lowering triglyceride levels. Moreover, intake of animal-derived m-3 PUFAs led to higher levels of large HDL-C subfractions and lower levels of small HDL-C subfractions compared to plant-derived m-3 PUFAs. Both animal and plant-derived m-3 PUFAs have practical value in improving glucose and lipids metabolism in T2DM patients with dyslipidemia.
FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ling Wei, Xue-Sen Wen, Cory J. Xian
Summary: Chemotherapy-induced intestinal mucositis is a painful condition that affects a significant number of patients undergoing chemotherapy. Recent research has highlighted the relationship between dysbiosis of intestinal microbiota and mucositis, showing that chemotherapy can shape the microbiota and worsen mucositis through TLR signaling pathways. This review aims to explore how gut microbiota affects the pathogenesis of mucositis and provide potential new strategies for treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Estefania Aparicio, Carla Martin-Grau, Cristina Bedmar, Nuria Serrat Orus, Josep Basora, Victoria Arija
Summary: This study found that factors such as high education levels, older age, consumption of fish and seafood, and non-smoking are significantly associated with serum fatty acid concentrations in pregnant women, leading to a better omega-3 fatty acid profile. Further research is needed to explore the health consequences of these findings.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ines Drenjancevic, Jan Pitha
Summary: In addition to proven medications, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) are considered to have additive effects on cardiovascular health. They influence the cardiovascular system through various mechanisms, including effects on metabolism, inflammation, thrombosis, and direct effects on cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Meghan Dempsey, Michelle S. Rockwell, Laurel M. Wentz
Summary: The majority of the population lack adequate omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 FA), leading to global deficiencies and poor omega-3 status. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of n-3 FA interventions on omega3-index (O3i) and estimate sufficient intake to meet recommendations.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Meng Yuan, Yue Zhang, Tong Hua, Xiang-Li Liu, Tong Liu, Ru-Yu Yuan, Guang-Ping Li, Yi Zhu, Xu Zhang
Summary: The study suggests that Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (omega-3 PUFA) supplementation may improve lipid metabolism and endothelial function by affecting eicosanoid metabolic status during convalescent healing after acute myocardial infarction.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Theodore M. Brasky, Erinn M. Hade, David E. Cohn, Alison M. Newton, Stacey Petruzella, Kelli O'Connell, Kimberly A. Bertrand, Linda S. Cook, Immaculata De Vivo, Mengmeng Du, Jo L. Freudenheim, Christine M. Friedenreich, Marc T. Goodman, Jessica Gorzelitz, Torukiri I. Ibiebele, Vittorio Krogh, Linda M. Liao, Loren Lipworth, Lingeng Lu, Susan McCann, Tracy A. O'Mara, Julie R. Palmer, Jeanette Ponte, Anna Prizment, Harvey Risch, Sven Sandin, Leo J. Schouten, Veronica Wendy Setiawan, Xiao-ou Shu, Britton Trabert, Piet A. van den Brandt, Penelope M. Webb, Nicolas Wentzensen, Lynne R. Wilkens, Alicja Wolk, Herbert Yu, Marian L. Neuhouser
Summary: This study analyzed data from 12 prospective cohort studies and found that higher dietary intake of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCn3PUFA) may increase the risk of endometrial cancer, especially among specific subgroups characterized by body weight and tumor pathology.
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Ling Ji, Siyuan Hao, Jiantao Wang, Jing Zou, Yan Wang
Summary: Radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis (RIOM/CIOM) is a common complication in cancer patients. TLRs have a significant role in RIOM/CIOM and may serve as a novel mechanism for therapeutic interventions.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Anh Thi Phuong Le, Yuko Higuchi, Tomiki Sumiyoshi, Hiroko Itoh, Daiki Sasabayashi, Tsutomu Takahashi, Michio Suzuki
Summary: Abnormalities in membrane phospholipids are considered to be one of the underlying causes of schizophrenia. This study examines the fatty acid composition of erythrocyte membranes in individuals at-risk of mental illness and those with a first-episode of schizophrenia, and links it to clinical characteristics. The results show that certain fatty acids were lower in both groups compared to healthy individuals, while nervonic acid levels were significantly higher. Oleic acid and nervonic acid levels were also associated with specific symptoms in both groups. These findings suggest that abnormal fatty acid compositions may be markers of vulnerability in the early stages of schizophrenia and in individuals at-risk of psychosis.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Roxana Coras, Brian Pedersen, Rekha Narasimhan, Anahy Brandy, Lourdes Mateo, Agueda Prior-Espanol, Arthur Kavanaugh, Aaron M. Armando, Mohit Jain, Oswald Quehenberger, Melania Martinez-Morillo, Monica Guma
Summary: The study revealed that arthritis symptoms in older adults were related to disturbances in serum oxylipins, suggesting that certain oxylipins may be key effectors in arthritis in this population.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maha Timraz, Ahmad Binmahfoz, Terry J. Quinn, Emilie Combet, Stuart R. Gray
Summary: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of LCn-3 PUFA supplementation on muscle strength in older individuals. A systematic literature review was conducted, and five relevant studies were included. The results showed that LCn-3 PUFA supplementation did not significantly improve grip strength compared to the control group.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lorena Ortega, Lorena Lobos-Gonzalez, Mauricio Reyna-Jeldes, Daniela Cerda, Erwin De la Fuente-Ortega, Patricio Castro, Giuliano Bernal, Claudio Coddou
Summary: This study demonstrated that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) has a selective antiproliferative effect on gastric cancer (GC), primarily driven by apoptosis induction. DHA treatment consistently reduced tumor size, ascitic fluid volume, and liver metastasis in an in vivo mouse model. These findings provide promising potential for DHA as a therapeutic agent in GC.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hao Chen, Xuebing Leng, Shaohui Liu, Ziqi Zeng, Feng Huang, Rongjie Huang, Yunfeng Zou, Yunan Xu
Summary: This study found that dietary intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (N3-PUFA), particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), was associated with lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among hypertensive adults in the U.S.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chong-Su Kim
Summary: The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in brain function through the gut-brain axis. This review highlights the effects of gut microbiota-derived dietary metabolites on cell-to-cell interactions in the central nervous system, particularly microglia, astrocytes, and neuronal cells, affecting cognitive function, mood, and behavior. The review also discusses the potential of diet-induced microbial metabolite-based therapies as novel approaches to mental health treatment.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2024)