Influence of Green Leafy Vegetables in Diets with an Elevated ω-6:ω-3 Fatty Acid Ratio on Rat Blood Pressure, Plasma Lipids, Antioxidant Status and Markers of Inflammation

The typical Western dietary pattern has an elevated ω-6:ω-3 fatty acid ratio (FAR), which may exacerbate the risk of chronic disease. Conversely, the consumption of diets containing green leafy vegetables (GLVs) have been demonstrated to attenuate disease risk. This study investiga...

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Main Authors: Melissa Johnson, Wendell H. McElhenney, Marceline Egnin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/2/301