Omega-3 Fatty Acid Oil Enhancement of a Protein-Based Recovery Beverage: Sensory Analysis with Athletes

Essential omega-3 fatty acids must be consumed through the diet to meet the body’s nutrition requirement. Daily-recommended intake of omega-3 fatty acids for adults is 270 milligrams/day. These fatty acids are commonly consumed through fish, but it is known that the United States population at large is not meeting their recommended daily intake. Supplements containing these important acids should be considered to close the gap between recommendations and actual intake. To create a product with these beneficial acids, sensory analysis was conducted to see if non-trained male and female athlete panelists could notice the difference in several key sensory characteristics (appearance, initial taste, color, sweetness, consistency, chocolate flavor, aftertaste, overall quality and overall liking) in a chocolate protein-based recovery beverage. The sensory-neutral oil was added into the beverage and athletes (n=95) were asked to taste the omega-3 and original beverage and rank each characteristic on hedonic and just-about-right scales. Color of the drink, aftertaste, overall quality and overall liking were rated significantly higher for the omega-3 added drink. Overall, the addition of the omega-3 fatty acids improved the beverage in several key attributes and can be added into the final formulation of the product.

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Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for Seafood Do Not Translate into Increased Long-Chain Omega-3 Levels in the Diet for U.S. Consumers

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10081816 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 1816

Author(s):

Michael F. Tlusty

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Fatty Acids ◽

National Level ◽

The United States ◽

Dietary Guidelines ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Complete Understanding ◽

The U.S ◽

Long Chain

Humans under-consume fish, especially species high in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. Food-based dietary guidelines are one means for nations to encourage the consumption of healthy, nutritious food. Here, associations between dietary omega-3 consumption and food-based dietary guidelines, gross domestic product, the ranked price of fish, and the proportions of marine fish available at a national level were assessed. Minor associations were found between consumption and variables, except for food-based dietary guidelines, where calling out seafood in FBDGs did not associate with greater consumption. This relationship was explored for consumers in the United States, and it was observed that the predominant seafood they ate, shrimp, resulted in little benefit for dietary omega-3 consumption. Seafood is listed under the protein category in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, and aggregating seafood under this category may limit a more complete understanding of its nutrient benefits beyond protein.

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Serum long chain omega-3 fatty acids and depression among adults in the United States: An analysis of NHANES 2011–2012

Journal of Affective Disorders Reports ◽

10.1016/j.jadr.2021.100089 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. 100089

Author(s):

Rachel A Murphy ◽

Prasad P. Devarshi ◽

Shauna Ekimura ◽

Keri Marshall ◽

Susan Hazels Mitmesser

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Fatty Acids ◽

The United States ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Long Chain

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Omega-3 Levels and Nicotine Dependence: A Cross-Sectional Study and Clinical Trial

European Addiction Research ◽

10.1159/000439525 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 22 (3) ◽

pp. 153-162 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Juçara X. Zaparoli ◽

Eduardo K. Sugawara ◽

Altay A.L. de Souza ◽

Sérgio Tufik ◽

José Carlos F. Galduróz

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Fish Oil ◽

Nicotine Dependence ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Double Blind ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acid

Background: High oxidative stress, which is caused by smoking, can alter omega-3 fatty acid concentrations. Since omega-3 fatty acids play a role in dopaminergic neurotransmission related to dependence, it is important to understand their effects on nicotine dependence. Methods: This research comprised 2 studies. The first one consisted of a cross-sectional evaluation, in which the levels of the most important omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), were compared between smokers and non-smokers in a sample of 171 individuals; of them, 120 were smokers and 51 were non-smokers. The other study was a clinical, double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled, in which 63 smokers received daily treatment with capsules of fish oil (a source of omega-3/3 g/day) or mineral oil (used as placebo, also 3 g/day), taken 3 times a day for 90 days. Each fish oil capsules contained approximately 210.99 mg EPA and 129.84 mg of DHA. The outcome was evaluated by means of psychometric and biological measures as well as self-reports of tobacco use. The evaluations were carried out at the beginning of treatment and once a month thereafter (total of 4 times). Outcomes: The omega-3 fatty acid lipid profile showed that smokers present lower concentrations of DHA. After treatment, the omega-3 group showed a significant reduction in their levels of dependence. Interpretation: Smokers showed lower peripheral levels of omega-3, and treatment with the most important omega-3 fatty acids brought about a reduction in nicotine dependence.

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Perilla frutescens: a potential ingredient for the enhancement of white bread as a source of Omega-3

Acta Scientiarum Technology ◽

10.4025/actascitechnol.v38i4.27436 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 38 (4) ◽

pp. 399

Author(s):

Marcos Vieira da Silva ◽

Andréia Vieira da Silva ◽

Elton Guntendorfer Bonafé ◽

Nilson Evelázio de Souza ◽

Jesuí Vergílio Visentainer

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Daily Intake ◽

Perilla Frutescens ◽

White Bread ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽

Adult Males ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Alpha Linolenic Acid ◽

Males And Females ◽

Sensorial Attributes

Perilla frutescens seeds are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which are important for human health. Intake of fatty acids depends on their presence in popular foods such as white bread. Current study evaluates the replacement of wheat flour by whole perilla at 1, 3 and 5% in white bread processing and its impacts on chemical and sensorial attributes, underscoring Omega-3 amounts. The use of whole perilla increases the Omega-3 content in white bread, balances the ratio n-6/n-3, decreases the specific volume, and maintains the concentration of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity. The formulation with 1% whole perilla has a better acceptability and supplies 5.63 and 8.19% of the American recommended daily intake of alpha-linolenic acid for adult males and females, respectively.

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Influence of preoperative supplementation of omega-3 fatty acid in the healing of colonic anastomoses in malnourished rats receiving paclitaxel

Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões ◽

10.1590/0100-69912015002009 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 42 (2) ◽

pp. 116-123 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Alvo Orlando Vizzotto Junior ◽

Antonio Carlos Ligocki Campos ◽

Eneri Vieira de Souza Leite Mello ◽

Tiago Jacometo Castilho

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Rupture Strength ◽

Saline Group ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Colonic Anastomoses ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽

Paclitaxel Group ◽

Male Wistar Rats ◽

Maturation Index

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of preoperative supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids on the healing of colonic anastomoses in malnourished rats receiving paclitaxel. METHODS: we studied 160 male Wistar rats, divided in two groups: one subjected to malnutrition by pair feeding (M) for four weeks, and another that received food ad libitum (W). In the fourth week, the groups were further divided into two subgroups that received omega-3 or olive oil by gavage. The animals were submitted to colonic transection and end-to-end anastomosis. After the operation, each of the four groups was divided into two subgroups that received intraperitoneal isovolumetric solutions of saline or paclitaxel. RESULTS: mortality was 26.8% higher in the group of animals that received paclitaxel (p = 0.003). The complete rupture strength was greater in well-nourished-oil Paclitaxel group (WOP) compared with the the malnourished-oil Paclitaxel one (MOP). The collagen maturation index was higher in well-nourished-oil saline group (WOS) in relation to the malnutrition-oil-saline group (MOS), lower in malnourished-oil-saline group (MOS) in relation to malnourished-ômega3-saline one (M3S) and lower in the well-nourished-omega3-saline group (W3S) compared with the malnourished-omega3-saline (M3S). The blood vessel count was higher in the malnourished-oil-saline group (MOS) than in the malnourished-oil-paclitaxel group (MOP) and lower in the malnourished-oil-saline group (MOS) in relation to the malnourished-omega3-paclitaxel group (M3P). CONCLUSION: supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids was associated with a significant increase in the production of mature collagen in malnourished animals, with a reversal of the harmful effects caused by malnutrition associated with the use of paclitaxel on the rupture strength, and with a stimulus to neoangiogenesis in the group receiving paclitaxel.

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The combined supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics decreased the levels of serum polyamines in experimental colitis

Food and Health ◽

10.3153/fh21029 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 279-285

Author(s):

Havvanur Yoldaş İlktaç ◽

Nihal Büyükuslu ◽

Cüneyd Parlayan

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

High Performance ◽

Experimental Colitis ◽

Serum Levels ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Lower Serum ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽

Combined Supplementation

Polyamines play an important role in the maintenance of intestinal permeability. Therefore we aimed to determine the effects of probiotics and omega 3 fatty acids on serum polyamine levels in colitis. Fifty BALB/c mice were randomly grouped as normal, colitis with no treatment applied, colitis treated by probiotics (VSL#3), colitis treated by omega-3, and colitis treated by both probiotics and omega-3. Experimental colitis was induced by injection of 200 mg/kg 2,4-Dinitrobenzenesulfonic acid (DNBS). The probiotic and the omega-3 fatty acid supplements were applied daily by oral gavage. Serum polyamine levels were measured with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). In each group, the levels of serum polyamines are the highest in spermidine and the least in spermine. Bowel inflammation in experimentally induced colitis mice resulted in lower serum polyamine concentrations. In probiotic and omega 3 fatty acid supplemented group significant decreases were observed for spermine and spermidine (p<0.001), while no significant changes were obtained for putrescine. Combined supplementation of probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids for 10 days in colitis mice significantly decreased the serum levels of spermine and spermidine.

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Abstract 168: Impact of Continuing Medical Education on the Treatment of Hypertriglyceridemia with Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Circulation Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes ◽

10.1161/circoutcomes.9.suppl_2.168 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (suppl_2) ◽

Author(s):

Amy Larkin ◽

Michael LaCouture ◽

George Boutsalis ◽

Harold Bays

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Medical Education ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Online Education ◽

Continuing Medical Education ◽

Primary Care Physicians ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acid

Introduction: The less prominent role of triglycerides in determining cardiovascular risk keeps these lipids from being top-of-mind for practicing clinicians, yet epidemiologic data affirm that hypertriglyceridemia contributes to atherosclerotic disease development and progression. We sought to determine if online continuing medical education (CME) could improve the clinical knowledge and competence of primary care physicians (PCPs) and cardiologists regarding hypertriglyceridemia and the use of omega-3 fatty acids in its treatment. Methods: The effects of two educational interventions about advances in hypertriglyceridemia treatment (activity 1) and educating patients about omega-3 fatty acid products (activity 2) were analyzed to determine efficacy of online education presented in the form of online video-based roundtable discussions. The activities launched online in May and June, 2015 respectively, and data were collected through July, 2015. The effects of education were assessed using knowledge- and case-based matched pre-assessment/post-assessments. The effect sizes were calculated with Cohen’s d (> 0.8 is large, 0.8-0.4 is medium, and < 0.4 is small). Results: In total, 842 PCPs and 75 cardiologists who completed all pre/post assessment questions in any of the two activities during the study period were included in analyses. Significant overall improvements were seen for PCPs (activity 1: n = 452, P <.05, effect d= 0.68; activity 2: n = 390, P <.05, effect d= 0.96) and cardiologists (activity 1: n = 35, P <.05, effect d= 0.77; activity 2: n = 40, P <.05, effect d= 0.9). Compared with baseline, specific areas of improvements include: • 22% more PCPs and 31% more cardiologists identified weight loss as a nonpharmacological intervention that can effectively lower triglyceride levels for overweight/obese patients with hypertriglyceridemia, (both P < .05) • 35% more PCPs and 32% more cardiologists identified the appropriate dosing of prescription omega-3 fatty acids (both P <.05) • 23% more PCPs ( P < .05) and 20% more cardiologists ( P =.068 ) recognized that reducing the risk for pancreatitis is a primary medical objective in patients with severe elevations in triglyceride levels Areas identified as needing additional education include: • 57% of all physicians remain unaware that omega-3 fatty acids reduce apolipoprotein C3 • 61% of PCPs and 60% of cardiologists did not demonstrate a thorough understanding of the differences between prescription omega-3 fatty acids and omega-3 supplements Conclusion: This study demonstrates the success of a targeted educational intervention with two educational components on improving knowledge, competence, and clinical decision-making of PCPs and cardiologists regarding hypertriglyceridemia treatment and the role of omega-3 fatty acid products in its treatment.

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The resolution of inflammation through omega-3 fatty acids in atherosclerosis, intimal hyperplasia, and vascular calcification

Seminars in Immunopathology ◽

10.1007/s00281-019-00767-y ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 41 (6) ◽

pp. 757-766 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Miguel Carracedo ◽

Gonzalo Artiach ◽

Hildur Arnardottir ◽

Magnus Bäck

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Inflammatory Response ◽

Cardiovascular Prevention ◽

Vascular Wall ◽

Lipid Mediator ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Resolution Of Inflammation ◽

Chronic Inflammatory Response ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acid

Abstract Omega-3 fatty acids serve as the substrate for the formation of a group of lipid mediators that mediate the resolution of inflammation. The cardiovascular inflammatory response in atherosclerosis and vascular injury is characterized by a failure in the resolution of inflammation, resulting in a chronic inflammatory response. The proresolving lipid mediator resolvin E1 (RvE1) is formed by enzymatic conversion of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and signals resolution of inflammation through its receptor ChemR23. Importantly, the resolution of cardiovascular inflammation is an active, multifactorial process that involves modulation of the immune response, direct actions on the vascular wall, as well as close interactions between macrophages and vascular smooth muscle cells. Promoting anti-atherogenic signalling through the stimulation of endogenous resolution of inflammation pathways may provide a novel therapeutic strategy in cardiovascular prevention.

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Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids as a Treatment for Depression in the Perinatal Period

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1080/j.1440-1614.2005.01565.x ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 39 (4) ◽

pp. 274-280 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Anne-Marie Rees ◽

Marie-Paule Austin ◽

Gordon Parker

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Infant Development ◽

Perinatal Period ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽

Bodies Of Evidence ◽

Epidemiological Link ◽

Unpublished Research

Objectives: To consider the possible rationale and utility of omega-3 fatty acids as a treatment for depression in the perinatal period. Method: A review of published and unpublished research was undertaken, using electronic databases, conferences proceedings and expert informants. Results: Relevant bodies of evidence include an epidemiological link between low fish intake and depression. Laboratory studies show correlations between low omega-3 fatty acid levels and depression, as well as reduced levels of omega-3 in non-depressed women during the perinatal period. Treatment studies using omega-3 in patients with mood disorders further support an omega-3 contribution, as do neuroscientific theories. Research into omega-3 and infant development also highlights potential effects of depletion in the perinatal period and supports infant safety and benefits of supplementation. Conclusions: There is a relative lack of knowledge about the safety of standard antidepressants in the perinatal period. There is a clear need for more research into alternative treatments, such as omega-3 fatty acids, in the management of depression in the perinatal period.

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