Erythrocyte omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid levels are associated with biomarkers of inflammation in older Australians

Erythrocyte omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid levels are associated with biomarkers of inflammation in older Australians

Background: Elevated levels of pro-inflammatory mediators heighten the risk of developing or aggravating a spectrum of chronic diseases and are a strong predictor of mortality in elderly cohorts. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3PUFA), including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic...

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Main Authors: Melinda Olliver, Martin Veysey, Mark Lucock, Suzanne Niblett, Katrina King, Lesley MacDonald-Wicks, Manohar L. Garg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-09-01
Series:Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
Subjects:
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
Omega-3 index
Inflammation
C-reactive protein
Fibrinogen
White blood cells
Monocytes
Neutrophils
Ageing
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352385915300190

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