Comparative analysis of fatty acid profiles across omnivorous, flexitarians, vegetarians, and vegans: insights from the NuEva study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Different dietary choices can influence blood fatty acid profiles, which are crucial for maintaining physiological health and reducing disease risk. In particular, the exclusion of animal foods in vegetarian diets is associated with a higher risk of undersupply of long-chain omega (n)-3 fatty acids, which could, potentially, have a negative effect on inflammation. This study aimed to examine differences in plasma and erythrocyte fatty acid profiles as well as inflammation-related biomarkers between various plant-based diets and a regular omnivores diet.

Methods

The Nutritional Evaluation (NuEva) study is a is a parallel-designed trial. Here screening data was used to investigate differences in plasma and erythrocyte fatty acid profiles across omnivores (Western di

SUBMITTER: Klein L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11983864 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature