Different patterns characterize Omega 6 and Omega 3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid levels in blood from Italian infants, children, adults and elderly.
Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids
; 89(4): 215-20, 2013 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA), especially the Omega 3, modulate key functions in the body. Their circulating levels are representative of their "status", and may vary at different ages. We have compared the FA status in Italian subjects from neonates to adulthood, assessed through FA analysis of blood drops from fingertips. Data from four cohorts of Italian subjects (total number 1835), have been pooled in four age-groups neonates (4 days, n=81), children (2-9 years, n=728), adults (40-59 years, n=434) and elderly (60-79 years, n=592). LC-PUFA of both series (Omega 3 and 6) are higher in the blood of neonates than at subsequent ages, reflecting the efficient transfer of these FA from mothers to the fetus. In contrast, the lowest levels of Omega 3 PUFA, especially of DHA, are found in children, probably reflecting inadequate dietary intakes, with possible consequences on the health status at subsequent ages.
Palavras-chave
AA; ALA; Adults; Blood lipids; Children; DHA; EPA; Elderly; FA; Fatty acid status; LA; LC-PUFA; MUFA; Neonates; PL; Polyunsaturated fatty acids; SFA; WB; alpha-linolenic acid; arachidonic acid; docosahexaenoic acid; eicosapentaenoic acid; fatty acids; linoleic acid; long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids; monounsaturated fatty acids; phospholipids; saturated fatty acids; whole blood
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ácidos Graxos Ômega-3
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Ácidos Graxos Ômega-6
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Middle aged
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Newborn
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids
Assunto da revista:
ENDOCRINOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article