Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Health: The Little We Know after All These Years

Visioli, Francesco; Agostoni, Carlo

doi:10.3390/nu14020239

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“…N-3 PUFAs consists of several ingredients such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (Visioli and Agostoni 2022;Nursyifa Fadiyah, Megawati, and Erlangga Luftimas 2022), as shown in Figure 3-5. Menstruation is associated with an inflammatory response that leads to fusion and bleeding in the uterus (Vena and Paschou 2022;Granda, Szmidt, and Kaluza 2021;Sima et al 2022;Santos, Price, and Bueno 2020).…”

Section: Potential Of N-3 Pufas In Reducing Pain Intensity In Women W...mentioning

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N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and physical exercise have the potential to reduce pain intensity in women with primary dysmenorrhea: Systematic Review

Handayani

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This review aims to highlight the potential of n-3 PUFAs and physical exercise in reducing pain intensity in women with primary dysmenorrhea. This type of research is a systematic review using comprehensive strategies such as searching for articles in research journal databases. The databases used are Pubmed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase. The populations analyzed in this paper are: the potential of n-3 PUFAs and physical exercise to reduce primary dysmenorrhea. The inclusion criteria in this study were journals that discussed n-3 PUFAs, exercise, primary dysmenorrhea, and menstrual pain. The exclusion criteria in this study were disreputable international journals. For standard operationalization, This study follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). This review explains that N-3 PUFAs given at the right dose, around 1000 mg/day have the potential to reduce pain intensity by suppressing the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and eicosanoids. In addition, N-3 PUFAs have the potential to prevent and reduce pain intensity by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. Progesterone is very important in women with primary dysmenorrhea in order to control prostaglandin secretion. This review explains that regular exercise with low to moderate intensity (30-75% of maximum ability) performed 3 times in 1 week can increase progesterone concentrations. Physical exercises that can be done to reduce pain intensity due to primary dysmenorrhea include stretching exercises, jogging, and yoga exercises. Keywords: N-3 PUFAs, Physical Exercise; Dismenore Primer; Menstrual Pain

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N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and physical exercise have the potential to reduce pain intensity in women with primary dysmenorrhea: Systematic Review

Handayani

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Komaini³

et al. 2023

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“…Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most crucial elements in the nutritional field, and there is much multidisciplinary interest around them [ 148 , 149 ]. The molecular mechanisms through which they act are multiple and varied; some are well-known, and others are still to be confirmed.…”

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“…Indeed, the levels of mercury in the atmosphere and in oceanic waters have increased and must be monitored [ 159 ]. Further, even if the salubrious activities of omega-3 fatty acids have not been proven yet, fish consumption is advised [ 148 , 149 ]. This creates a large gap between supply and demand of these macronutrients due to the progressive depletion of wild fish [ 160 ].…”

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Animal- and Plant-Based Protein Sources: A Scoping Review of Human Health Outcomes and Environmental Impact

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Dietary proteins are indispensable to human nutrition. In addition to their tissue-building function, they affect body composition and regulate various metabolic pathways, as well as satiety and immune system activity. Protein use can be examined from a quantitative or qualitative viewpoint. In this scoping review, we compare animal- and plant-based protein sources in terms of their effects on human health and the environment. We conclude that the consumption of vegetable protein sources is associated with better health outcomes overall (namely, on the cardiovascular system) than animal-based product use. The healthier outcomes of vegetable protein sources dovetail with their lower environmental impact, which must be considered when designing an optimal diet. Indeed, the health of the planet cannot be disjointed from the health of the human being. Future research will clarify the mechanisms of action underlying the health effects of plant-based protein sources when compared with animal sources, fostering better agronomic practices and influencing public health in a direction that will benefit both the planet and its inhabitants.

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Plant-Based Diets Reduce Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review of Recent Evidence

Tomé‐Carneiro

Visioli

2023

Curr Hypertens Rep

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Purpose of Review Accumulating data on the consumption of plant-based diets and their impact on blood pressure indicate a consensus that plant-based diets are linked to reduced blood pressure. The suggested mechanisms of action are manifold, and, in this systematic review, we provide a summary of the most recent findings on plant-based diets and their impact on blood pressure, along with an analysis of the molecules accountable for the observed effects. Recent Findings The overwhelming majority of intervention studies demonstrate that plant-based diets result in lower blood pressure readings when compared to diets that are based on animal products. The various mechanisms of action are being clarified. Summary The data discussed in this systematic review allow us to conclude that plant-based diets are associated with lower blood pressure and overall better health outcomes (namely, on the cardiovascular system) when compared to animal-based diets. The mechanisms of action are being actively investigated and involve many macro- and micronutrients plentiful in plants and the dishes prepared with them.

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Health: The Little We Know after All These Years

Abstract: Elagizi et al. [1] provide an update on the effects of long-chain omega 3 fatty acids on the cardiovascular system [...]

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N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and physical exercise have the potential to reduce pain intensity in women with primary dysmenorrhea: Systematic Review

N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and physical exercise have the potential to reduce pain intensity in women with primary dysmenorrhea: Systematic Review

Animal- and Plant-Based Protein Sources: A Scoping Review of Human Health Outcomes and Environmental Impact

Plant-Based Diets Reduce Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review of Recent Evidence

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