Content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in serum and liver of rats fed restricted diets supplemented with vitamins B2, B6 and folic acid

BioFactors ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 22 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 189-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerzy Bertrandt ◽  
Anna Klos ◽  
Bogdan Debski
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Folic Acid ◽  
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

scholarly journals The Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Vitamin E, Selenium, Zinc, Folic Acid, and N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Sperm Motility and Membrane Properties in Dogs

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore Alonge ◽  
Monica Melandri ◽  
Raffaella Leoci ◽  
Giovanni Lacalandra ◽  
Michele Caira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Folic Acid ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Membrane Integrity ◽  
Membrane Properties ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Functional Membrane ◽  
The Impact

Sub-fertility represents a common challenge in canine reproduction. Different protocols, supplementing daily given quantities of micronutrients, were investigated to improve poor sperm concentration and/or function, which represent breeding major constraining factors in the canine species. Little information is available for dogs concerning the effect of a daily supplementation with a complex of vitamin E, zinc, selenium, folic acid, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on semen quality. Thus, the present study investigated this effect on semen motility and sperm membrane properties. Serial semen analyses from fourteen healthy normospermic dogs, fed with the same commercial diet, were performed on Days 0 (T0), 30 (T30), 60 (T60), and 90 (T90). Seven dogs were randomly included in the treatment (T) group, receiving a supplementation of vitamin E, zinc, selenium, folic acid, n-3 PUFA; and seven other subjects composed the control (C) group. Total Sperm Count (TSC), Computer-Assisted Sperm Analysis (CASA) indexes, mortality, and functional membrane integrity were assessed. The ANOVA compared results between groups and sampling times (p < 0.05). From T60, the supplementation significantly improved TSC, progressive motility, functional membrane integrity, and decreased mortality. Present results lead us to consider ameliorative effects of a two-month healthy diet supplementation on canine spermatozoa. The positive effects of the described balanced integration of micronutrients on sperm motility and prevention of oxidative stress should be considered, especially when decreased seminal parameters may result from inadequate intake, reduced absorption, increased losses or demand, or to attenuate the impact of age.

Cardiovascular effects of milk enriched with ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, oleic acid, folic acid, and vitamins E and B6 in volunteers with mild hyperlipidemia

Nutrition ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 521-527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan J Carrero ◽  
Luis Baró ◽  
Juristo Fonollá ◽  
María González-Santiago ◽  
Antonio Martínez-Férez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Oleic Acid ◽  
Folic Acid ◽  
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Cardiovascular Effects

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of polyunsaturated fatty acids efficacy in adolescents with anorexia nervosa

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-106
Author(s):  
Agnieszka M. Piróg-Balcerzak ◽  
Anna K. Bażyńska ◽  
Katarzyna Biernacka ◽  
Joanna Brągoszewska ◽  
Lidia Popek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Female Adolescent ◽  
Eating Attitude ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Eat 26

Objective. Omega–3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) were tested in adolescent depression and in several neurodevelopmental disorders with partial success. Anorexia nervosa (AN) is characterised by deficiencies in fatty food intake and frequent comorbidity, including depressive and cognitive symptoms. Thus supplementation with PUFAs may be beneficial in this group of patients. The aim of the study was to assess whether PUFAs as an add-on treatment is associated with better improvement of body mass index (BMI) and psychopathological symptoms than placebo in patients with AN. Method. 61 female adolescent inpatients with AN were randomly allocated to omega–3 PUFAs supplementation or placebo for 10 weeks. Patients also participated in the behavioural programme and eclectic psychotherapy (treatment as usual, TAU). At baseline and follow-up visits, patients’ BMI and psychopathology were assessed with Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI), Patient Global Impression Scale (PGI), and Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26). Results. After 10 weeks, both groups showed improvement in all parameters. Improvement in CGI scores was observed greater in placebo vs. PUFA-s group (p = 0.015) while other differences were not statistically significant. Omega–3 PUFAs supplementation appears not to be effective as an add-on treatment in inpatient adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. Conclusions. The results should be analysed with caution due to small sample size and heterogeneity in TAU. As the TAU turned out to be highly effective, additional therapeutic effect of PUFA might not be visible. Nevertheless, that does not explain the tendency for better improvement in the placebo group.

Polyunsaturated fatty acids and phytoestrogens modulate osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption in raw 264.7 macrophages

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Shepherd ◽  
Jager Cassandre De ◽  
Abe Kasonga ◽  
Sumari Marais ◽  
Yuko Tousen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Bone Resorption ◽  
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Raw 264.7 ◽  
Raw 264.7 Macrophages
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