scholarly journals Dietary Flaxseed as a Strategy for Improving Human Health

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihir Parikh ◽  
Thane G. Maddaford ◽  
J. Alejandro Austria ◽  
Michel Aliani ◽  
Thomas Netticadan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Capacity ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Alpha Linolenic Acid ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Health And Disease ◽  
The Individual ◽  
And Function

Flaxseed is a rich source of the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha linolenic acid, the lignan secoisolariciresinol diglucoside and fiber. These compounds provide bioactivity of value to the health of animals and humans through their anti-inflammatory action, anti-oxidative capacity and lipid modulating properties. The characteristics of ingesting flaxseed or its bioactive components are discussed in this article. The benefits of administering flaxseed or the individual bioactive components on health and disease are also discussed in this review. Specifically, the current evidence on the benefits or limitations of dietary flaxseed in a variety of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, gastro-intestinal health and brain development and function, as well as hormonal status in menopausal women, are comprehensive topics for discussion.

scholarly journals Analysis of consumption of omega 3 source foods by participants of social groups

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fhaira Petter da Silva Stefanello ◽  
Adriano Pasqualotti ◽  
Nadir Antonio Pichler
Keyword(s):  
Social Groups ◽  
Purchasing Power ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Dark Green ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Objective: To verify the consumption of omega 3 source foods by participants of social groups. Method: a cross-sectional, descriptive analytical study was carried out with 850 older participants of social groups of the Older Adult Care Coordination (or DATI) in a city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, through a questionnaire containing sociodemographic variables and the consumption of omega 3 source foods. Data were analyzed using the R 2.15.1 language and using the Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests. The level of significance used in the tests was p≤0.05. Results: The results showed that older women have a habit of consuming more omega 3 source foods than men, such as oils, dark green vegetables, seeds, fish and nuts, and people with greater purchasing power consume more products with omega 3. Conclusion: Families with greater purchasing power used more expensive sources of omega 3 fatty acid, and the consumption of these products did not differ significantly in terms of age, BMI, marital status and whether the individual lived alone or with others.

scholarly journals Recent advances in utilization of flaxseed as potential source for value addition

OCL ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. A304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parvinder Kaur ◽  
Roji Waghmare ◽  
Vikas Kumar ◽  
Prasad Rasane ◽  
Sawinder Kaur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Oilseed Crop ◽  
Flax Seed ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Coronary Diseases ◽  
Review Reports ◽  
Value Added Products

Flax seed (Linum usitatissimum) is an important oilseed crop which has gained importance since last few decades due to its unique nutrient profile. Flax seed comprises high amount of fiber and is a significant source of α-linolenic acid in the diet of vegetarian people. It is evident from several studies conducted that flaxseed carries functional ingredients and provide health benefits. Omega-3 fatty acid, lignan and dietary fiber are major bioactive components of flaxseed which can be delivered through value added products. Flax seed has been successfully exploited in preparation of various value added products. Commercially, all parts of flaxseed plant are exploited directly or after processing. Flaxseed consumption in the diet prevents serious diseases like coronary diseases, cancer, diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal, renal and bone disorders. To the best of our knowledge, very limited review reports are available for commercial utilization of flaxseed in preparation of various value added products (bakery, dairy, extruded, snack, fermented and other traditional) and effect of flaxseed fortification on nutritional, physicochemical, phytochemical and sensory properties of these products. In future, this data could be useful for different food processing industries.

Omega-3 Alpha Linolenic Acid Does Not Reflect the Entire Omega-3 Fatty Acid Family

2006 ◽  
Vol 102 (4) ◽  
pp. 1289-1290
Author(s):  
St??phanie Chevalier ◽  
Jordi P??rez ◽  
Yoram Shir
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Linolenic Acid ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Alpha Linolenic Acid ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid

scholarly journals Associations of Plasma Phospholipid Omega-6 and Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels and MRI Measures of Cardiovascular Structure and Function: The Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer S. Anderson ◽  
Jennifer A. Nettleton ◽  
W. Gregory Hundley ◽  
Michael Y. Tsai ◽  
Lyn M. Steffen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Plasma Phospholipid ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Alpha Linolenic Acid ◽  
Lv Mass ◽  
Omega 6 ◽  
And Function

Background. The association between plasma omega-6 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease (CVD) is unclear, and discrepancy remains concerning the cardiovascular benefit of the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid.Methods. Associations of plasma phospholipid fatty acid levels (arachidonic acid, linoleic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid) with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging measures of left ventricular (LV) mass, LV volume, ejection fraction, stroke volume, and aortic distensibility were investigated in 1,274 adults.Results. Results of multivariate analysis showed no statistically significant associations of plasma omega-6 or omega-3 levels with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging measures. Stratification by gender revealed a positive association between DHA and LV mass in women (β=1.89,P=0.02;Pinteraction = 0.003) and a trend for a positive association between DHA and ejection fraction in men (β=0.009,P=0.05;Pinteraction = 0.03).Conclusion. Additional research is warranted to clarify the effects of plasma DHA on cardiac structure and function in women versus men.

scholarly journals Cartilage to bone transitions in health and disease

2013 ◽  
Vol 219 (1) ◽  
pp. R1-R12 ◽  
Author(s):  
K A Staines ◽  
A S Pollard ◽  
I M McGonnell ◽  
C Farquharson ◽  
A A Pitsillides
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Bone Development ◽  
Postnatal Growth ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physiological Mechanisms ◽  
Disease Aetiology ◽  
Health And Disease ◽  
Transient Events ◽  
And Function

Aberrant redeployment of the ‘transient’ events responsible for bone development and postnatal longitudinal growth has been reported in some diseases in what is otherwise inherently ‘stable’ cartilage. Lessons may be learnt from the molecular mechanisms underpinning transient chondrocyte differentiation and function, and their application may better identify disease aetiology. Here, we review the current evidence supporting this possibility. We firstly outline endochondral ossification and the cellular and physiological mechanisms by which it is controlled in the postnatal growth plate. We then compare the biology of these transient cartilaginous structures to the inherently stable articular cartilage. Finally, we highlight specific scenarios in which the redeployment of these embryonic processes may contribute to disease development, with the foresight that deciphering those mechanisms regulating pathological changes and loss of cartilage stability will aid future research into effective disease-modifying therapies.

RAISED OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID LEVELS IN PIGS FED FLAX

1990 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 251-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
STEPHEN C. CUNNANE ◽  
SUJATA GANGULI ◽  
JULIA K. ARMSTRONG ◽  
PAUL A. STITT
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Linolenic Acid ◽  
Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue ◽  
Growing Pigs ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Alpha Linolenic Acid ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Creep Feed ◽  
Subcutaneous Adipose

Young growing pigs fed a creep feed containing 5% flax for 8 wk had significantly higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids in liver, kidney, heart, skin, subcutaneous adipose tissue, and muscle than pigs fed the same diet containing no flax. Increased amounts of desaturation-elongation products of alpha-linolenic acid were observed in liver, heart, kidney and brain. Key words: Flax, alpha-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid

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