Omega ‐6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, serum zinc, delta‐5‐ and delta‐6‐desaturase activities and incident metabolic syndrome

ConclusionsHigher serum total n‐6 PUFA, linoleic acid and arachidonic acid concentrations and D5D activity were associated with a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome and higher D6D activity was associated with a higher risk. The role of zinc also needs to be investigated in other populations.

Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics - November 6, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: T. Yary, S. Voutilainen, T. ‐P. Tuomainen, A. Ruusunen, T. Nurmi, J. K. Virtanen Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research