Optimal Omega-3 Levels for Different Age Groups

2012 ◽  
pp. 53-64
Author(s):  
Clemens von Schacky
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Omega 3

scholarly journals Seafood Consumption and Its Contribution to Nutrients Intake among Canadians in 2004 and 2015

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Xue Feng Hu ◽  
Hing Man Chan
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Consumption Rate ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Canadian Community Health Survey ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Seafood Consumption ◽  
Omega 3

Fish and seafood are excellent sources of nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin D, and selenium. The aims of this study were to examine the pattern of seafood consumption among Canadians and determine their contribution to intakes of energy and nutrients. Day-1 24-h dietary recalls data collected from a national survey, the Canadian Community Health Survey—Nutrition in 2004 and 2015, were used to estimate food and nutrient intakes among Canadians. Seafood was classified according to the Bureau of Nutritional Sciences food list. Descriptive statistics were used to calculate the consumption rate and the average consumption amount of seafood by different age groups and sociodemographic characteristics. Population ratios were used to assess the contribution of seafood to the total intake of energy and nutrients. The overall consumption rate of seafood was around 17%, and the rate was similar between males and females, and slightly higher in 2015 (17.71%) compared to 2004 (16.38%). The average portion size is approximately 100 g, which translates into a ≈36 kg annual intake among the consumers and ≈6.2 kg per capita consumption. Adults (especially 30 years and above), Asians, individuals who were married, and with post-secondary education were more likely to consume seafood. Salmon, tuna, shrimp, cod, and crab were the most frequently consumed seafood in Canada, the consumption rate of which all increased from 2004 to 2015. Seafood provided up to 75% of n-3 PUFAs, 18% of Vitamin D, 19% Vitamin B12, 6% of niacin, and 4% of Vitamin B6 from all food sources. Seafood consumers had a healthier diet, as seafood consumption was related to a higher intake of key nutrients and a lower intake of total sugar and saturated fatty acids. Therefore, fish consumption should be promoted among Canadians.

Morphologic variations of periwinkle and profiles of periwinkle marketers and harvesters in two states in the Niger delta area of Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-147
Author(s):  
M Okpeku ◽  
MB Nodu ◽  
A Essien ◽  
CT Fekorigha
Keyword(s):  
Shell Length ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Intertidal Zones ◽  
Phenotypic Differences ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Market Women ◽  
Rivers State

Periwinkles are invertebrates rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. These make them relished delicacies. Three hundred and fifteen (315) individual periwinkles were hand-picked from mangrove swamp river banks and intertidal zones of Twon-Brass in Bayelsa State and Abonnema town of Rivers State. Shell length and the weight of both the meat and shell were taken with Veneer caliper and a sensitive electronic scale balance respectively. Information on the economics of production was gathered from market women and harvesters through the use of structured questionnaires. The present study indentified possible phenotypic differences among periwinkle harvested in Bayelsa and Rivers States base on shell length and meat weight differences. Periwinkle harvested in Rivers is bigger and heavier than those harvested in Bayelsa State. Prediction of meat and total weight of from shell length was done using regression analysis. The study also identified the involvement of the different age groups that form the work-force in the States; showing that there are more young adults and teenagers in the business of harvesting and sales than aged people. There are more men involved in the business than women. There is a decline in size, quantity and availability of periwinkle presently than in the past, a factor that could be attributed to over-harvesting.Key Words: Bayelsa, Morphology, Niger Delta, Periwinkle, Rivers.

scholarly journals Gluten Deprivation: What Nutritional Changes Are Found During the First Year in Newly Diagnosed Coeliac Children?

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Luisa Forchielli ◽  
Lucia Diani ◽  
Flavio Labriola ◽  
Giulia Bolasco ◽  
Alessandro Rocca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Caloric Intake ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
First Year ◽  
Model Assessment ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Laboratory Parameters ◽  
Omega 6 ◽  
Short Run

Aim: A gluten-free diet (GFD) can expose children to excessive calories and fat intake. The study is intended to verify whether and how food intake, laboratory parameters, and growth are modified by a year of GFD. Methods: In 79 CD (coeliac disease) children (mean age 7.9 ± 3.8 years, 52 females, 27 males) diagnosed over 24 months, 24-h food diaries, food-frequency patterns, anthropometric and laboratory parameters (mainly blood sugar, insulin, lipid profile, and homocysteine) were prospectively collected before and during the first year of GFD. Nutrient intakes were compared over time and with recommendations. They were also used as regressors to explain the levels and changes of metabolic and growth variables. p-values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Average macronutrient intake did not change during the year. Caloric intake remained below 90% (p ≤ 0.0001) and protein intake above 200% (p ≤ 0.0001) of recommendations. Lipid intake was stable at 34% of overall energy intake. Unsaturated fats increased (less omega-6 and more omega-3 with a ratio improvement from 13.3 ± 5.5 to 8.8 ± 3.1) and so did fibers, while folate decreased. The children who experienced a containment in their caloric intake during the year, presented a slower catch-up growth. Some differences were found across gender and age groups. In particular, adolescents consumed less calories, and females more omega-3. Fiber and simple sugar intakes emerged as implicated in lipid profile shift: fibers negatively with triglycerides (TG) (p = 0.033), simple sugars negatively with high-density lipoprotein (HDL) (p = 0.056) and positively with TG (p = 0.004). Waist-to-height ratio was positively associated with homocysteine (p = 0.018) and Homeostasis Model Assessment (p = 0.001), negatively with fibers (p = 0.004). Conclusion: In the short run, GFD is nutritionally very similar to any diet with gluten, with some improvements in unsaturated fats and fiber intake. Along with simple sugars containment, this may offer CD patients the opportunity for a fresh start. Caloric intakes may shift and should be monitored, especially in adolescents.

scholarly journals MON-129 Analysis of Omega3 PUFAs Status Among the Female and Male Population of the Moscow Region

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonid Vorslov ◽  
Ovanes Davidyan ◽  
Artur Avetisyan ◽  
Aleksander Nizhnik ◽  
Sergey Paramonov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sodium Methylate ◽  
Moscow Region ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Severe Deficiency ◽  
Fetal Malformations

Abstract INTRODUCTION: All humans have levels of EPA+DHA that if methodologically correctly assessed in erythrocytes, are optimal more than 8%. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), namely eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are permanent subjects of interest not only in relation to the protection of cardiovascular health and the prevention of the incidence of both ventricular and atrial arrhythmias, but also many serious health issues that can be prevented by optimal levels. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess in a retrospective study the omega-3 PUFAs status at Moscow region according age and sex. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: In this retrospective study, the records of 1349 patients who presented with various complaints in the period from 2013 to 2017 aged 1 to 91 were examined. Fatty acids within the red blood cell membranes were analyzed as methyl ethers after trans-esterification with sodium methylate using GC-MS followed by omega-3 index calculation. RESULTS: Deficiency of omega-3 PUFAs was found in 68.5% of patients. The most severe deficiency was noted in children and adolescents aged 0 to 17 years (in girls to a greater extent). In age groups of 18–44 and 45–59 years, the prevalence of severe (&lt;4%) and moderate (4–8%) deficiency was comparable in males and females: among 18–44-year-old men severe deficiency was noted in 5.6%, moderate – in 29.4%, at the age of 45–59 years – in 7 and 23%, respectively; among women – 6.4, 24.4, 8.4 and 20%, respectively. In the age group of 60-74 years, prevalence of severe deficiency was significantly higher in men, who had severe deficiency in 9.2% of cases, whereas in women of the same age it was found only in 4.8% of cases, the prevalence of moderate deficiency is 23 and 23.8%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Such high prevalence of severe omega-3 PUFA deficiency in girls under 17 is likely due to girls’ and their parents’ concerns about weight, diet and veganism, and requires the inclusion of omega-3 index analysis in adolescent girls’ screening. Thus, during the most important period – the period of puberty – 25% of girls have metabolic and hypoxic disorders due to deficiency of omega-3 PUFA and are at risk of not only diseases associated with metabolic disorders, but also reproductive disorders (infertility, miscarriage, fetal malformations). The obtained data is indicative of the necessity to choose dosages of omega-3 PUFAs, considering not only the patients age, but also their gender.

scholarly journals Development of Chia (Salvia hispanica, L.) and Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa, L.) Seed Flour Substituted Cookies- Physicochemical, Nutritional and Storage Studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 757-769 ◽  
Author(s):  
JYOTI GOYAT ◽  
SJ PASSI ◽  
SUKHNEET SURI ◽  
HIMJYOTI DUTTA
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Chenopodium Quinoa ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Overall Acceptability ◽  
Seed Flour ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Scientific Attention

Cookie is a popular food medium for nutrient fortification. They are easy to prepare and carry, ready to eat products consumed by people of all age groups. Chia and quinoa seeds have attained recent scientific attention amongst consumers due to their potential health promoting effects. In this study, chia and quinoa seed flours were used to substitute refined wheat flour in cookie doughs at 5%, 10% and 15% substitution levels. Six composite cookies, coded as C-5%, C-10%, C-15%, Q-5%, Q-10% and Q-15% were prepared. Significant differences in physical, physicochemical and nutritional properties were observed. Diameter and spread ratio decreased due to increased fiber and protein content causing flour granulation. This also increased cookie hardness. Rise in the level of omega-3 fatty acid was evident from gas chromatography analyses. The developed cookies were rich in phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidants. Sensory analysis data indicated overall acceptability of all the substituted cookie samples to be above the level of 6 in a 9-point hedonic scale. Based on the identified sensory and nutritional attributes, C-10% and Q-15% were considered to be the best substituted samples. Both the cookies could be stored in sealed polypropylene pouches at room temperature for 60 days without any significant alteration in texture. Rancidity development was inhibited by chia and quinoa antioxidants. No microbial load was recorded in aqueous extracts of freshly prepared and after storage. Analysis of significant difference between all the results was carried out by Duncan’s multiple range tests at a significance level of 0.05. The present study indicated that chia and quinoa substituted cookies can be used as a protein, FFA and antioxidant enriched commercial product with better than average sensory properties.

scholarly journals Topical therapy of dermatoses in children with complex localizations

2021 ◽  
pp. 192-202
Author(s):  
J. S. Kovaleva ◽  
M. V. Orobei ◽  
N. K. Zyablitskaya ◽  
N. K. Bishevskaya
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Topical Therapy ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Rapid Onset ◽  
Transepidermal Water Loss ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Onset Of Action ◽  
Methylprednisolone Aceponate ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

The skin of children has its own anatomical and physiological characteristics, the epidermis is much thinner than in adults, the layers of the dermis and basement membrane are poorly developed and differentiated, the rate of transepidermal water loss is increased and the level of natural moisturizing factor (NMF) is reduced. Such a structure of the skin predisposes to a violation of its barrier function, contributes to the occurrence of skin diseases, provides an increased resorptive capacity of the skin and requires special attention when prescribing external therapy. The use of high-quality emollients is an important part of the basic treatment of chronic dermatoses and has its own characteristics in childhood. The use of emollients prevents the development of exacerbations and reduces the need for anti-inflammatory topical drugs. With the localization of the inflammatory process on the face, neck, genitals and large folds, it is necessary to give preference to short courses of topical glucocorticosteroids (THCS) with sufficient anti-inflammatory activity, rapid onset of action, minimal side effects. Given the high risk of side effects in children in these areas of the skin, strong fluorinated THCS, high-potency THCS, and the use of THCS under occlusive dressings are not recommended. The Russian experience of using 0.1% methylprednisolone aceponate in children of various age groups in the treatment of allergic dermatoses, including those with localization in sensitive areas, has shown good efficacy, tolerance and the absence of side effects. he article presents own clinical observations of the effectiveness of the use of combination therapy: an emollient agent - a special cream with physiological lipids omega 3-6-9 and cream methylprednisolone aceponate (with ceramides in the base) in the treatment of skin diseases in children with an emphasis on complex localizations, such as face, folds, genital area.

scholarly journals Ocular Surface and Tear Film Changes in Older Women Working with Computers

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo Ribelles ◽  
Carmen Galbis-Estrada ◽  
Maria A. Parras ◽  
Bárbara Vivar-Llopis ◽  
Carla Marco-Ramírez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Tear Film ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Oral Supplementation ◽  
Women Employees

The aim of this work is to investigate changes in the ocular surface (OS) and tear film (TF) by means of questionnaire-based subjective symptoms, TF break-up time, Schirmer test, and TF analysis in women working with computers and to analyze the effects of the oral supplementation with antioxidants/omega 3 fatty acids (A/ω3) in the OS outcomes. Women aged 40–65 years (n=148) were recruited at the Administrative Offices of Valencia (Spain) and distributed into two age groups, 40–52 years (AGE1;n=87) and 53–65 years (AGE2;n=61), and then subdivided according to being (or not) computer users (CUG; NCUG) during the workday. Homogeneous subgroups were randomly assigned (or not) to the daily intake of three pills of A/ω3 for three months. At baseline and at the end of follow-up, personalized interviews and ocular examination were done. Reflex tear samples were collected from the inferior meniscus and processed for a multiplexed particle-based flow cytometry assay to measure proinflammatory molecules. Statistics were performed using the SPSS 15.0 program. The OS pathology was clinically evident in the AGE1-CUG (33%) versus the AGE2-CUG (64%) of women. Significantly higher interleukins-1βand -6 tear levels were found in the AGE1 versus the AGE2 women employees (P=0.006andP=0.001, resp.), as well as in the CUG versus the NCUG (P=0.001andP=0.000, resp.). Supplementation with A/ω3 positively influenced the OS pathology as manifested by the amelioration of the clinical signs/symptoms related to computer uses. Strategies involving a safe environment and oral micronutrient supplements may be managed within eye-care standards in older women.

scholarly journals Fish-water substantiation of the recirculation aqua system for the African clary catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (95) ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
A. M. Trofymchuk ◽  
N. Ye. Grynevych ◽  
B. A. Romanchuk ◽  
M. M. Svitelskyi
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Production Capacity ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Closed Water ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Supply Systems

The advantages of Clarias gariepinus over other valuable species of fish raised in closed water supply systems are rapid growth, the ability to obtain marketable products in 6 months, unpretentiousness to the conditions of detention, valuable taste: clary catfish meat contains polyunsaturated fatty acids ( omega-3) and meets the requirements of a balanced healthy diet. The study was conducted on one of the farms for growing clary catfish, which is part of the Union of Aqua Farmers of Ukraine LLC “Aquapromgroup” in the Odesa region. To optimize the work of the farm for growing commercial Claria catfish in ultrasound, the use of polycyclic (8-cyclic) method instead of 2-cyclic, which currently operates, will allow more efficient use of production capacity, technological equipment and sell 127,784 tons of fish, which is 2.4 times more. To implement the technology it is necessary to grow the following number of fish: at the 1st stage – 24000 specimens, at the 2nd stage – 20400 specimens, at the 3rd stage – 17748 specimens, at the 4th stage – 15973 of each of 8 cycles. During the year the farm sells 127.784 copies. clary catfish with an average weight of 1 kg. Farm costs for compound feed: for feed for fry (“Biomar”) – 234432 UAH, for feed for other age groups of clary catfish – 2879860 UAH. The total cost of feed – 3114292 UAH. If all the requirements of the 8-cycle technological process of growing catfish in closed water supply installations (total volume of pools – 131 m3) the cost of 1 kg of fish will be 39 hryvnias, the farm will receive 3960300 hryvnias of gross profit from sales of marketable products, the profitability of production will be 79.5 %. Therefore, during the performance of this work, we proved the advantage of using the polycyclic method of growing clary catfish in closed water supply installations.

scholarly journals Vegetarian diets in childhood and adolescence

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Rudloff ◽  
Christoph Bührer ◽  
Frank Jochum ◽  
Thomas Kauth ◽  
Mathilde Kersting ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin B12 ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Vegan Diet ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Nutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Animal Products ◽  
Vegetarian Diets

Abstract In Western countries, vegetarian diets are associated with lower intakes of energy, saturated fatty acids and animal protein and higher intakes of fibre and phytochemicals, compared to omnivorous diets. Whether the corresponding health benefits in vegetarians outweigh the risks of nutrient deficiencies has not been fully clarified. It should be noted that vegetarians often have a higher socioeconomic status, follow a more health-conscious lifestyle with higher physical activity, and refrain from smoking more often than non-vegetarians. The nutritional needs of growing children and adolescents can generally be met through a balanced, vegetable-based diet; however, due to their higher nutrient requirements per kilogramme of body weight, vegetarian children have a higher risk for developing nutrient deficiencies than adults. With a vegetarian diet, the mean intakes of some nutrients, such as the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are lower than in omnivores or those eating fish. For other nutrients, such as iron and zinc, the bioavailability from vegetable foodstuffs is reduced when the intake of phytates and fibre is high; thus, the prevalence of iron deficiency can be increased despite high vitamin C intake. In addition, vitamin B12 is only found in animal-source foods. Vitamin B12 should be supplemented in people of all age groups who follow a strict vegan diet without consuming animal products. A vegetarian diet in childhood and adolescence requires good information and supervision by a paediatrician, if necessary, in cooperation with an appropriately trained dietary specialist.

scholarly journals Co-Encapsulated Synbiotics and Immobilized Probiotics in Human Health and Gut Microbiota Modulation

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1297
Author(s):  
Monika Kvakova ◽  
Izabela Bertkova ◽  
Jana Stofilova ◽  
Tor C. Savidge
Keyword(s):  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Probiotic Strains ◽  
The Impact

Growing interest in the development of innovative functional products as ideal carriers for synbiotics, e.g., nutrient bars, yogurt, chocolate, juice, ice cream, and cheese, to ensure the daily intake of probiotics and prebiotics, which are needed to maintain a healthy gut microbiota and overall well-being, is undeniable and inevitable. This review focuses on the modern approaches that are currently being developed to modulate the gut microbiota, with an emphasis on the health benefits mediated by co-encapsulated synbiotics and immobilized probiotics. The impact of processing, storage, and simulated gastrointestinal conditions on the viability and bioactivity of probiotics together with prebiotics such as omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, phytochemicals, and dietary fibers using various delivery systems are considered. Despite the proven biological properties of synbiotics, research in this area needs to be focused on the proper selection of probiotic strains, their prebiotic counterparts, and delivery systems to avoid suppression of their synergistic or complementary effect on human health. Future directions should lead to the development of functional food products containing stable synbiotics tailored for different age groups or specifically designed to fulfill the needs of adjuvant therapy.

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