Influence of blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) intake on fatty acid composition in erythrocytes and plasma phospholipids and serum metabolites in women with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Negative associations between intake of omega-3 (n-3) long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC PUFAs) and risk or risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and inflammation are generally seen [1-3]. Seafood, especially fatty fish, is the main dietary source of the bioactive n-3 LC PUFAs eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5n-3; EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (22:6n-3; DHA). Fish as a source of n-3 LC PUFAs is not economically nor environmentally sustainable [4]. In contrast, blue mussel farming is beneficial for the environment since excessive nitrogen is removed at harvest and eutrophication of the sea is reduced [5].

Source: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids - August 23, 2019 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Helen M Lindqvist, Inger Gjertsson, Sofia Andersson, Philip C Calder, Linnea B ärebring Source Type: research