Impact of α-linolenic acid supplementation on long-chain n-3 fatty acid profiles in Western, flexitarian, vegetarian, and vegan diets
In conclusion, flaxseed oil supplementation combined with a controlled diet effectively improves <i>n</i>-3 LCPUFA status irrespective of habitual diet. The extent of relative improvement was primarily determined by baseline EPA concentrations.
Authors
- Fabian Eichelmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3975-5596)
- Christine Dawczynski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4063-6199)
- Stefan Lorkowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9649-840X)
- Kristin Kipp
- Lea Klein
Institutions
- Sophien-und Hufeland Klinikum (DE)
- Deutsches Diabetes-Zentrum e.V. (DE)
- German Center for Diabetes Research (DE)
- German Institute of Human Nutrition (DE)
- Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (DE)
- Friedrich Schiller University Jena (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-12-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1727308
- Primary Topic
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00