Higher Plasma Phospholipid n-3 PUFAs, but Lower n-6 PUFAs, Are Associated with Lower Pulse Wave Velocity among Older Adults [Nutrition and Disease]

Conclusions: Our results show a positive association between plasma n–6 PUFAs and arterial stiffness, and suggest that higher concentrations of plasma long-chain n–3 PUFAs are associated with less arterial stiffness and therein may be one of the mechanisms underlying the association between plasma n–3 PUFAs and lower CVD risk.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - October 1, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: Reinders, I., Murphy, R. A., Song, X., Mitchell, G. F., Visser, M., Cotch, M. F., Garcia, M. E., Launer, L. J., Eiriksdottir, G., Gudnason, V., Harris, T. B., Brouwer, I. A. Tags: Nutrition and Disease Source Type: research