(20-12-10) A simple method of supplementation of omega-3 polyunsaturated Fatty acids: use of fortified yogurt in healthy volunteers.

McCowen KC, Ling PR, Decker E, Djordjevic D, Roberts RF, Coupland JN, Bistrian BR.
Dr. Karen C. McCowen, Medical Specialties (Fifth Floor), Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Brookline Avenue, Boston MA 02215, USA; [email protected].
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A relative dietary ?-3 fatty acid deficiency exists in Western diets, and this deficiency may be associated with some chronic diseases. The aim of the present study was to supplement yogurt with docosahexaenoic acid and assess whether this fatty acid could be incorporated into plasma lipids.
METHODS: We developed a stable emulsion of docosahexaenoic acid that was incorporated into yogurt. Twelve healthy volunteers agreed to consume 1 serving daily that contained 600 mg of docosahexaenoic acid.
RESULTS: After 3 weeks of supplementation, plasma phospholipid docosahexaenoic acid content increased significantly, by 32%, in parallel with a 16% rise in total ?-3 fatty acids. This result was associated with a significant 7% decline in phospholipid arachidonic acid.
CONCLUSIONS: Fortification of ordinary foods with docosahexaenoic acid is a potentially attractive method of increasing ?-3 fatty acid content of plasma lipids, and might even lower arachidonic acid concentrations.

Source: Nutr Clin Pract. 2010 Dec;25(6):641-5.

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