scholarly journals Associations of Erythrocyte Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids with Inflammation and Quality of Life in Post-Menopausal Women with Obesity Completing a Pilot Dietary Intervention

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1589
Author(s):  
Kylie M. Johnson ◽  
Kellie R. Weinhold ◽  
Rebecca Andridge ◽  
Kristen Arnold ◽  
Panchita P. Chu ◽  
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Study objectives were to determine if erythrocyte omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) increased in women participating in a dietary intervention that reduced inflammation and body weight and examine PUFA associations with markers of inflammation and quality of life (QOL). An experimental pre-post test, single group design was used. Fifteen post-menopausal women with obesity were enrolled in a 12-week pilot intervention focusing on lowering added sugars and increasing fiber and fish rich in n-3 PUFAs. Measurements included fasting blood samples, anthropometric, lifestyle and dietary data collected at baseline, end of intervention (Week 12) and follow-up (Week 24). Primary outcomes were change in erythrocyte PUFAs and associations between erythrocyte PUFAs, QOL (Short Form 12), and inflammatory markers (interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α-receptor 2, and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP)). Fourteen women completed all intervention visits. Mean erythrocyte docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid (AA) increased at Week 12 and Week 24 (p < 0.001 for both), while eicosapentaenoic acid increased at Week 24 (p < 0.01). After adjustment for percent weight change, week 12 QOL related to physical function was significantly associated with erythrocyte linoleic acid (p < 0.05) and trended toward significant association with EPA (p = 0.051); week 24 CRP was directly associated with erythrocyte AA (p < 0.05). Erythrocyte n-3 PUFAs were not associated with inflammation.

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (17) ◽  
pp. 1910-1917 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn L. Hershman ◽  
Joseph M. Unger ◽  
Katherine D. Crew ◽  
Danielle Awad ◽  
Shaker R. Dakhil ◽  
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Purpose Musculoskeletal symptoms are the most common adverse effects of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) and can result in decreased quality of life and discontinuation of therapy. Omega-3 fatty acids (O3-FAs) can be effective in decreasing arthralgia resulting from rheumatologic conditions and reducing serum triglycerides. Patients and Methods Women with early-stage breast cancer receiving an AI who had a worst joint pain/stiffness score ≥ 5 of 10 using the Brief Pain Inventory–Short Form (BPI-SF) were randomly assigned to receive either O3-FAs 3.3 g or placebo (soybean/corn oil) daily for 24 weeks. Clinically significant change was defined as ≥ 2-point drop from baseline. Patients also completed quality-of-life (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy–Endocrine Symptoms) and additional pain/stiffness assessments at baseline and weeks 6, 12, and 24. Serial fasting blood was collected for lipid analysis. Results Among 262 patients registered, 249 were evaluable, with 122 women in the O3-FA arm and 127 in the placebo arm. Compared with baseline, the mean observed BPI-SF score decreased by 1.74 points at 12 weeks and 2.22 points at 24 weeks with O3-FAs and by 1.49 and 1.81 points, respectively, with placebo. In a linear regression adjusting for the baseline score, osteoarthritis, and taxane use, adjusted 12-week BPI-SF scores did not differ by arm (P = .58). Triglyceride levels decreased in patients receiving O3-FA treatment and remained the same for those receiving placebo (P = .01). No between-group differences were seen for HDL, LDL, or C-reactive protein. Conclusion We found a substantial (> 50%) and sustained improvement in AI arthralgia for both O3-FAs and placebo but found no meaningful difference between the groups.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 547-553
Author(s):  
K. O. Zolotarova

Treatment of chronic ischemic heart disease includes the use of non-drug methods (anti-hypodynamia, smoking cessation, etc.), as well as drug therapy, the main tasks of which are to reduce the risk of complications such as stroke, myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death, and to gain an increase in life expectancy. An important aspect of treatment is also a decrease in the frequency and intensity of angina attacks, the need for short-acting nitrates, to gain an increase in physical activity, that is, an overall, improvement in the quality of life of patients. The article presents the results of studying the quality of life indicators of patients with stable angina pectoris with the use of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and magnetotherapy. 85 patients with stable angina pectoris were examined, divided into three groups according to the method of therapy. 28 patients of the I (control) group received a drug complex corresponding to the national protocol for the treatment of patients with angina pectoris: nitrates, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, antiplatelet drugs, statins (atorvastatin at a daily dose of 20 mg). 29 patients of the II group, together with protocol therapy, received the drug omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in a daily dosage of 2000 mg, divided into 2 doses. In connection with the known hypolipidemic action of omega-3 PUFA, the daily dose of atorvastatin in this and the next group was reduced to 10 mg. Group III consisted of 28 patients who were prescribed omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and a course of magnetotherapy according to a special method against the background of the protocol medication complex. It was revealed that, initially in patients with angina, the quality of life indicators according to the Seattle questionnaire and the visual analogue scale were reduced. It was shown that with the use of the protocol medication complex, all the parameters of the quality of life improved reliably, with a significant reduction in the angina pain scales and less significant improvement on the scales of physical activity, assessments of health and the perception of the disease . Upon adherence to the therapy of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, there was a positive but very weak tendency to improve the quality of life indicators, which did not differ significantly from the control. The use of combined therapy with simultaneous inclusion of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and magnetotherapy led to significant and reliable improvement in the quality of life indicators, not only on the scales reflecting the pain component, but also on the indicators that characterize the psychological contribution to the quality of life (treatment satisfaction and quality of life (disease perception)). The significant improvement in the quality of life in patients receiving magnetotherapy in contrast to the absence of such influence in patients receiving omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids without magnetotherapy was due to the strong antianginal effect of MT, its sedative and emotionally relaxing action, and the ability to enhance the effects of medications. 


2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 971-983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Crippa ◽  
Carlo Agostoni ◽  
Maddalena Mauri ◽  
Massimo Molteni ◽  
Maria Nobile

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) status, cognitive, and behavioral traits of ADHD in school-aged children. Method: Seventy-three children with and without ADHD were assessed with cognitive tasks and behavioral rating scales including quality of life and global functioning at baseline of an intervention trial (clinicaltrials.gov NCT01796262). Correlation analyses were performed between the cognitive tasks/behavioral ratings and blood PUFA levels. Results: Children with ADHD had lower levels of DHA, omega-3 index, and total PUFA. PUFAs were positively associated with behavior but not consistently related to cognitive domains. Conclusion: The present study confirms that children with ADHD display abnormal fatty acid profiles within an Italian setting. Furthermore, PUFAs were associated with behavior but not with cognition. Accordingly, for the first time, lower blood levels of PUFA were associated not only with symptoms of ADHD but also with a poorer quality of life.


2021 ◽  
Vol 162 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Mónika Fekete ◽  
Gergő Szőllősi ◽  
Anna Noémi Németh ◽  
János Tamás Varga

Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: Civilizált világunk, miközben látszólag túltáplált, ómega-3-hiányban szenved. A hosszú szénláncú, többszörösen telítetlen zsírsavak számos anyagcsere-megbetegedés (például elhízás, 2-es típusú diabetes mellitus, szív- és érrendszeri megbetegedések) kialakulásában játszhatnak szerepet. A halolajban lévő zsírsavak erősítik az immunrendszert, csökkentik a koleszterin- és trigliceridszintet, csökkentik a gyulladást. Célkitűzés: Vizsgálatunk célja a többszörösen telítetlen zsírsavak bevitelének monitorozása, valamint a tüdőfunkcióval és az életminőséggel való kapcsolatuk értékelése krónikus obstruktív tüdőbetegségben (COPD). Módszer: Kérdőívünket az Országos Korányi Pulmonológiai Intézet Légzésrehabilitációs Osztályán, 2019. március 1. és 2020. március 1. között 40 év feletti COPD-s betegek körében vettük fel. Az életminőség mérésére a betegségspecifikus Szent György Légzési Kérdőívet alkalmaztuk, a légzésfunkciós és antropometriai adatokat az egészségügyi elektronikus nyilvántartási rendszerből nyertük ki. Eredmények: A betegek medián életkora 66 (IQR 60–73) év volt, a nemek közötti megoszlást tekintve 47,5% férfi és 52,5% nő. A medián BMI 26,0 (IQR 21,7–30,6) kg/m2, a FEV1 (ref%) 48,0 (IQR 38,1–55,3) volt. Az ómega-3 zsírsavakat a betegek 4,7%-a (n = 19) szedi rendszeresen, elsősorban kezelőorvosa javaslatára, a javasolt napi dózisban (0,25–0,50 g/nap). Esetükben jobb életminőséget tapasztaltunk (65,8 [52,4–79,7] vs. 72,2 [56,2–88,6]; p = 0,044), kevesebb társbetegséggel rendelkeztek (hypertonia: 10 [52,6%] vs. 275 [72,1%]; p = 0,066), kevesebb gyógyszert használtak (gyors hatású béta-2-agonista: 5 [25,3%] vs. 197 [51,7%]; p = 0,031), alacsonyabb volt a fellángolások száma (1 [1–3] vs. 2 [1–4]; p = 0,029), és nagyobb volt a 6 perces sétatávolság (300 [177–387] vs. 251 [150–345]; p = 0,121). Következtetés: Eredményeink arra utalnak, hogy a többszörösen telítetlen zsírsavak bevitele összefüggésben lehet az életminőséggel COPD-s betegekben. Vizsgálatunk szerint a betegek ómega-3-bevitele nem kielégítő – eredményeink alapján szeretnénk felhívni a figyelmet e zsírok fogyasztásának fontosságára. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(1): 23–30. Summary. Introduction: Our civilized world, while seems to be overweight, suffers from omega-3 deficiency. Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids can play a role in the development of many metabolic diseases (e.g., obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease). Fatty acids in fish oil strengthen the immune system, reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, have been proven to be beneficial, reduce inflammation. Objective: The aim of our study was to monitor the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids and to evaluate their relationship with lung function and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Method: Our questionnaire was completed at the Department of Pulmonary Rehabilitation of the National Koranyi Institute for Pulmonology between March 1, 2019 and March 1, 2020 among COPD patients over 40 years of age. We used the disease-specific St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire to measure the quality of life; the respiratory function and anthropometric data were extracted from the electronic health record system. Results: The median age of the patients was 66 (IQR 60–73) years, with a gender division of 47.5% male and 52.5% female. The median BMI was 26.0 (IQR 21.7–30.6) kg/m2, and the median FEV1 (%pred) was 48.0 (IQR 38.1–55.3). In the form of a dietary supplement, 4.7% (n = 19) of patients take omega-3 fatty acids regularly, mainly on the recommendation of their doctor, at the recommended daily dose (0.25–0.50 g/day). Among them, we detected a better quality of life (65.8 [52.4–79.7] vs. 72.2 [56.2–88.6]; p = 0.044), had fewer comorbidities (hypertension: 10 [52.6%] vs. 275 [72.1%]; p = 0.066), consumed fewer drugs (short-acting bronchodilators: 5 [25.3%] vs. 197 [51.7%]; p = 0.031), had fewer exacerbations (1 [1–3] vs. 2 [1–4]; p = 0.029), and higher six-minute walking distance (300 [177–387] vs. 251 [150–345]; p = 0.121). Conclusion: Our results suggest that the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids may be related to the quality of life in COPD patients. According to our study, the intake of omega-3 in patients is unsatisfactory, and based on our results, we would like to draw attention to the importance of consuming these fats. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(1): 23–30.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Simon ◽  
Richard A Anderson ◽  
Elizabeth Ballantyne ◽  
Hadine Joffe ◽  
Mary Kerr ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction: Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), caused by declining estrogen in menopausal women, are common and debilitating. Hormone therapy is effective in many women but carries risks and may be contraindicated. Biological and clinical evidence shows a modulatory role for neurokinin (NK) receptor antagonists acting primarily via hypothalamic KNDy (kisspeptin, NK, dynorphin) neurons on VMS. NT-814 is an oral non-hormonal dual NK1,3 receptor antagonist which has previously been shown to cause rapid and marked improvements in VMS in post-menopausal women. This Phase-2b trial (SWITCH-1) was undertaken to further evaluate efficacy and safety and to establish the optimum dose(s) for Phase 3 studies. Methods: SWITCH-1 was a double-blind, placebo-controlled, adaptive-randomization, dose-finding trial in 199 post-menopausal women. After a 2-week single-blind placebo run-in to establish symptom stability, women (40 to 65 years) with ≥7 moderate and/or severe VMS per day at baseline were randomized to 12 weeks of once daily treatment with placebo or one of 4 doses of NT-814: 40 mg, 80 mg, 120 mg, 160 mg. Subjects recorded the frequency and severity of VMS in electronic diaries twice daily throughout the study. Patient-reported measures of quality-of-life, sleep and mood were collected periodically. Adverse events (AEs) were recorded at each clinic visit. Results: VMS frequency was reduced in all treatment groups, including placebo. VMS reductions were significantly greater with the 2 higher NT-814 doses at most time-points, as early as the first week of treatment. Least squares mean reductions from baseline in moderate/severe VMS per day at week 4 were: placebo, 2.7; 40 mg, 4.3 (p=0.161 vs placebo); 80 mg, 4.1 (p=0.326); 120 mg, 6.7 (p&lt;0.0001); 160 mg, 5.5 (p=0.007). In week 12 the reductions were: placebo, 4.7; 40 mg, 6.5 (p=0.185); 80 mg, 5.6 (p=0.599); 120 mg, 7.8 (p=0.009); 160 mg, 6.6 (p=0.109). At the 160 mg dose the median reduction in week 12 was significantly greater than placebo (6.9 vs 4.4, p=0.0023), indicating an effect of high outliers on the mean. Average HF severity was also improved in a dose-related manner, with greater reductions compared to placebo with the 2 higher NT-814 doses. Improvements in HF were accompanied by statistically significant benefits on sleep (assessed using the Insomnia Severity Index and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), mood (measured using the Beck Depression Inventory), and all four domains of the MenQoL menopause-specific quality-of-life instrument. NT-814 was well-tolerated; most AEs were mild or moderate and there were no serious AEs related to treatment. Conclusions: NT-814, a once daily non-hormonal NK antagonist, at doses of 120 & 160 mg reduced the frequency and severity of VMS and significantly improved quality of life, mood and sleep, in postmenopausal women. NT-814 was well tolerated, with a safety profile that supports further evaluation in Phase 3 trials.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Thomas ◽  
C. J. Thomas ◽  
J. Radcliffe ◽  
C. Itsiopoulos

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia and the most common neurodegenerative disease in the elderly. Furthermore, AD has provided the most positive indication to support the fact that inflammation contributes to neurodegenerative disease. The exact etiology of AD is unknown, but environmental and genetic factors are thought to contribute, such as advancing age, family history, presence of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes, and poor diet and lifestyle. It is hypothesised that early prevention or management of inflammation could delay the onset or reduce the symptoms of AD. Normal physiological changes to the brain with ageing include depletion of long chain omega-3 fatty acids and brains of AD patients have lower docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels. DHA supplementation can reduce markers of inflammation. This review specifically focusses on the evidence in humans from epidemiological, dietary intervention, and supplementation studies, which supports the role of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention or delay of cognitive decline in AD in its early stages. Longer term trials with long chain omega-3 supplementation in early stage AD are warranted. We also highlight the importance of overall quality and composition of the diet to protect against AD and dementia.


2009 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Basaria ◽  
A. Wisniewski ◽  
K. Dupree ◽  
T. Bruno ◽  
M. Y. Song ◽  
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