Methodology for altering omega-3 EPA+DHA and omega-6 linoleic acid as controlled variables in a dietary trial

Increasing dietary intake of n-3 EPA+DHA and lowering dietary n-6 LA is under investigation as a therapeutic diet for improving chronic pain syndromes as well as other health outcomes. Herein we describe the diet methodology used to modulate intake of n-3 and n-6 PUFA in a free living migraine headache population and report on nutrient intake, BMI and diet acceptability achieved at week 16 of the intensive diet intervention and week 22 follow-up time-point.

Source: Clinical Nutrition - May 11, 2021 Category: Nutrition Authors: Beth A. MacIntosh, Christopher E. Ramsden, Gilson Honvoh, Keturah R. Faurot, Olafur S. Palsson, Angela D. Johnston, Chanee Lynch, Paula Anderson, Daria Igudesman, Daisy Zamora, Mark Horowitz, Susan Gaylord, John D. Mann Tags: Original article Source Type: research