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C-reactive protein and n-3 fatty acids in patients with a previous myocardial infarction: a placebo-controlled randomized study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17676423     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Dietary intake of the marine long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) may reduce mortality after a myocardial infarction (MI). This may partly be attributed to their anti-inflammatory properties. AIM OF THE STUDY: To investigate the effect of n-3 PUFA on C-reactive protein (CRP) in patients with a previous MI. METHODS: In a double-blind design, forty-one patients (mean age 63 +/- 7 years) were randomized to receive daily supplements with 5.2 g of n-3 PUFA or olive oil (control). Serum CRP was measured with a highly sensitive assay (hs-CRP) before and after 12 weeks supplements. Compliance was monitored by measuring the incorporation of n-3 PUFA into platelets. RESULTS: The content of n-3 PUFA in platelets increased significantly in the n-3 PUFA supplemented group, whereas no changes were seen in controls. There was a minor increase in hs-CRP in the n-3 PUFA group (2.46 vs. 2.70 mg/l) and a small decrease in hs-CRP in the control group (2.52 vs. 1.67 mg/l). The changes, however, were not statistically significant (P = 0.30 and 0.43, respectively). CONCLUSION: Supplementation with 5.2 g of n-3 PUFA for 12 weeks had no hs-CRP lowering effect in patients with a previous MI.
Authors:
Trine Madsen; Jeppe H Christensen; Erik B Schmidt
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial     Date:  2007-08-04
Journal Detail:
Title:  European journal of nutrition     Volume:  46     ISSN:  1436-6207     ISO Abbreviation:  Eur J Nutr     Publication Date:  2007 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-12-17     Completed Date:  2008-02-19     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100888704     Medline TA:  Eur J Nutr     Country:  Germany    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  428-30     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Dept. of Cardiology, Aalborg Hospital, PO Box 365, 9100 Aalborg, Denmark. tmadsen@dadlnet.dk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Blood Platelets / chemistry*
C-Reactive Protein / analysis*,  drug effects,  metabolism
Dietary Fats, Unsaturated / administration & dosage*,  metabolism
Dietary Supplements
Double-Blind Method
Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / administration & dosage*,  metabolism
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Myocardial Infarction / blood,  drug therapy*
Patient Compliance
Plant Oils
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Dietary Fats, Unsaturated; 0/Fatty Acids, Omega-3; 0/Plant Oils; 8001-25-0/olive oil; 9007-41-4/C-Reactive Protein

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