Effects of diets high in unsaturated Fatty acids on socially induced stress responses in Guinea pigs.

ABSTRACT: Unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs), such as omega-3 and omega-6 poly- and omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acids are important nutrients and major components of neuronal cell membranes. They play a major role in modulating brain functions and physiology and may therefore diminish behavioral and physiological stress reactions in corroboration with decreased cortisol concentrations. Functionally, cortisol itself can modulate several behaviors and also the fatty acid metabolism in the long term. But only little is known about the behavioral and physiological influences of dietary UFAs in a social group, where individuals are regularly exposed to stressful situations. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effects of dietary UFAs on saliva cortisol concentrations and behavioral respons

SUBMITTER: Nemeth M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4281161 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature