{Omega}-3 fatty acid supplement use in the 45 and Up Study Cohort.

ABSTRACT: There has been a dramatic increase in the use of dietary supplements in Western societies over the past decades. Our understanding of the prevalence of Ω-3 fatty acid supplement consumption is of significance for future nutrition planning, health promotion and care delivery. However, we know little about Ω-3 fatty acid supplement consumption or users. This paper, drawing upon the largest dataset with regard to Ω-3 fatty acid supplement use (n=266 848), examines the use and users of this supplement among a large sample of older Australians living in New South Wales. A cross-sectional study. Data were analysed from the 45 and Up Study, the largest study of healthy ageing ever undertaken in the Southern Hemisphere. New South Wales, Australia. 266 848 participants of the 45 and Up Study. Parti

SUBMITTER: Adams J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3641443 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature