Lipoprotein subfractions and dietary intake of n-3 fatty acid: the Genetics of Coronary Artery Disease in Alaska Natives study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have compared lipoprotein composition with dietary intake.

Objective

The lipoprotein subfraction profile was evaluated in relation to diet in Alaska Eskimos at high cardiovascular risk but with a low frequency of hyperlipidemia and high intake of n-3 (omega-3) fatty acids.

Design

A population-based sample (n = 1214) from the Norton Sound Region of Alaska underwent a physical examination and blood sampling. Analyses were from 977 individuals who did not have diabetes or use lipid-lowering medications and had complete dietary information (food-frequency questionnaire) and a lipoprotein subfraction profile (nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy).

Results

After adjustment for age, BMI, total energy intake, and percentage of energy from fat,

SUBMITTER: Annuzzi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3349453 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature