Influence of Nutrient Intake on Serum Lipid Lowering Potential of Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Enriched Shell Eggs in Humans

• Published in: Journal of the American Dietetic Association 1995-09, Vol.95 (9), p.A21-A21
• Main Authors: Osborn, L.A., Kubena, K.S., Mayo, P.K., Hatch, S.D., Elswyk, M.E.Van
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 0002-8223; 1878-3570
• DOI: 10.1016/S0002-8223(95)00421-1

Although omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids which are polyunsaturated would be predicted to reduce plasma lipids, data have not been consistent. The objective of this research was to assess whether dietary intake of other nutrients and energy was related to the manner in which n-3 fatty acids affected plasma cholesterol and triglyceride. Healthy male and female subjects (n=30) were assigned randomly to consume self-selected diets restricted in n-3 fatty acids plus either regular (C) or n-3 enriched shell eggs (4/week), the latter from hens fed flaxseed (F, high in linolenic acid) or menhaden oil [(M, high in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)]. Subjects consumed all types of eggs for 6 weeks with a 4-week washout period between each. Plasma total cholesterol (TC) and triglycerides (TG) were measured enzymatically and dietary intake assessed from 3-day food records (2/period) by the Nutrient Data System (University of Minnesota, 1994). Pearson's product moment correlation coefficients between plasma lipids and dietary components were determined. Plasma TC was correlated (P