Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation improves vascular function and reduces inflammation in obese adolescents
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation improves vascular function and reduces inflammation in obese adolescents
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DOI:
10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2010.06.046
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发表时间:
2010-10-01
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影响因子:
5.3
通讯作者:
Friberg, Peter
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作者:
Dangardt, Frida;Osika, Walter;Friberg, Peter
Objective: Compared to normal weight adolescents, obese adolescents have lower serum omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) concentrations, augmented inflammatory activity and endothelial dysfunction. We wanted to assess whether n-3 supplementation increases the serum n-3 PUFA concentration, improves vascular function and morphology, and lowers inflammation in obese adolescents.Methods: Twenty-five obese adolescents (14 females, 11 males, age 15.7 +/- 1.0 years, BMI 33.8 +/- 3.9) were randomized to receive capsules containing either 1.2 g/day n-3 or placebo for 3 months. The study was performed using a double-blind, cross-over design with a 6-week washout period. Anthropometry, blood pressure measurements and fasting blood samples were obtained before and after each treatment period. The vascular structure and function was measured after each treatment period.Results: The serum n-3 PUFA concentration increased with n-3 treatment. The reactive hyperemia response improved with n-3 treatment compared to placebo (p < 0.01). N-3 supplementation also decreased the lymphocyte, monocyte, TNF-alpha, IL-6 and IL-1 beta levels. No difference was found in the total cholesterol, triacylglycerol, HDL cholesterol, anthropometry, blood pressure, pulse wave velocity or vascular structure between the two treatment groups.Conclusion: Daily supplementation with n-3 capsules increases the serum n-3 PUFA concentration, improves vascular function, and lowers the degree of inflammation in obese adolescents. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.