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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1994-2-23
pubmed:abstractText
This review discusses the effects of dietary n-3 fatty acids on the plasma concentrations and metabolism of lipoproteins with a particular focus on work in human subjects. The influence of dietary n-3 fatty acids on the concentrations of plasma lipoproteins are affected by the amount of n-3 fatty acids as well as by the lipoprotein phenotype in the patients under investigation. On the basis of the observed changes in lipoproteins, dietary n-3 fatty acids exert the greatest effects on the concentrations of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins; their therapeutic potential is greatest in patients with hypertriglyceridemia. In addition to their effects on plasma lipoproteins, dietary n-3 fatty acids have been reported to exert potentially favorable effects on blood pressure, platelet function and viscosity. These effects may justify the use of supplements of dietary n-3 fatty acids in selected patients with hypertriglyceridemia to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis; however, the benefits of such therapy remain to be demonstrated.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
0021-9150
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
103
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
107-21
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1993
pubmed:articleTitle
The effects of n-3 fatty acids on plasma lipids and lipoproteins and other cardiovascular risk factors in patients with hyperlipidemia.
pubmed:affiliation
Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Review, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't