Evidence has suggested that omega-3 fatty acids, namely eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have an important role in promoting cardiovascular health. However, the currently available scientific literature describing the postprandial effects and bioavailability of these fatty acids, particularly when they are incorporated into high protein food item, like canned tuna, is far from conclusive. The aim of this study is to evaluate the acute bioavailability of EPA + DHA enriched canned tuna and its acute effects on cardiovascular risk markers, in healthy human volunteers.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
28
Meal containing canned tuna + fish oil (5 g EPA + DHA)
Meal containing canned tuna + soybean oil
CINTESIS - Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
Porto, Portugal
Change in postprandial plasma triglycerides concentrations
Impact on the postprandial levels of triglycerides (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 hours post-meal).
Time frame: Up to 5 hours post-meal.
Change in postprandial plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentrations
Impact on the postprandial levels of LDL cholesterol (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 hours post-meal).
Time frame: Up to 5 hours post-meal.
Change in postprandial plasma total cholesterol concentrations
Impact on the postprandial levels of total cholesterol (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 hours post-meal).
Time frame: Up to 5 hours post-meal.
Change in postprandial blood pressure
Impact on the postprandial levels of blood pressure (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 hours post-meal).
Time frame: Up to 5 hours post-meal.
Change in postprandial plasma high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol concentrations
Impact on the postprandial levels of HDL cholesterol (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 hours post-meal).
Time frame: Up to 5 hours post-meal.
Change in postprandial plasma eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) concentrations
Impact on the postprandial levels of EPA (0, 2, 4, and 5 hours post-meal).
Time frame: Up to 5 hours post-meal.
Change in postprandial plasma docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) concentrations
Impact on the postprandial levels of DHA (0, 2, 4, and 5 hours post-meal).
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Time frame: Up to 5 hours post-meal.
Change in postprandial plasma blood glucose concentrations
Impact on the postprandial levels of blood glucose (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 hours post-meal).
Time frame: Up to 5 hours post-meal.
Change in postprandial plasma insulin concentrations
Impact on the postprandial levels of insulin (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 hours post-meal).
Time frame: Up to 5 hour post-meal.
Change in postprandial plasma Apolipoprotein B-48 (apoB-48) concentrations
Impact on the postprandial levels of ApoB-48 (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 hours post-meal).
Time frame: Up to 5 hours post-meal.