Docosahexaenoic acid at the sn-2 position of structured triacylglycerols improved n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid assimilation in tissues of hamsters

In this study, we hypothesized that the incorporation of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in tissues will be higher when it is ingested as triacylglycerols (TAG) structured at the sn-2 position, which enhances efficacy and health benefits of dietary DHA n-3 supplementation. Ten-week-old Golden Syrian male hamsters were randomly allocated into 4 dietary groups with 10 animals in each: linseed oil (LSO; control group), fish oil (FO), fish oil ethyl esters (FO-EE), and structured DHA at the sn-2 position of TAG (DHA-SL).

Source: Nutrition Research - January 4, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Narcisa M. Bandarra, Paula A. Lopes, Susana V. Martins, Júlia Ferreira, Cristina M. Alfaia, Eva A. Rolo, Jorge J. Correia, Rui M.A. Pinto, Rebeca P. Ramos-Bueno, Irineu Batista, José A.M. Prates, José L. Guil-Guerrero Tags: Original Research Source Type: research