title: The effect of dietary supplements of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on the fatty acid composition of platelets and plasma choline phosphoglycerides.
abstract: 1. The effects of dietary supplements of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on the fatty acid composition of platelets and plasma choline phosphoglycerides were studied in vegans and in omnivores. 2. A supplement of 18:3 omega 3 led to an increase in 20:5 omega 3 but was less effective than one of 20:5 omega 3 + 22:6 omega 3.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000378:metabolism*; D003060:Cod Liver Oil / Q000494:pharmacology; D014676:Diet, Vegetarian; D005227:Fatty Acids / Q000097:blood*; D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D005527:Food, Fortified; D006801:Humans; D008043:Linseed Oil / Q000494:pharmacology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010713:Phosphatidylcholines / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D005227:Fatty Acids; D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated; D010713:Phosphatidylcholines; D008043:Linseed Oil; D003060:Cod Liver Oil