Value Added Eggs Seem a Good Option for Improving Blood Omega-6: Omega-3 Ratio and Heart Health
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Omega-3 type of fatty acids have been known to be essential for not only heart health but overall wellness. Value added eggs with higher concentrations of omega-3-fatty acids in eggs are not only a palatable and easily available source but also heart healthy. However, the high concentration of cholesterol in eggs has been restrictive towards its acceptance. Aim: To check the effcacy of enriched eggs containing omega-3 fatty acids on the lipid profle of healthy volunteers to assess and set the leads whether their high fat content would have any adverse effect. Methods and results: Omega-3 eggs specially developed by us were given to normal healthy volunteers for two weeks and lipid profles analyzed. Lipid profle normalizing effect of triglycerides and cholesterol was pronounced in the subjects studied. Conclusion: Consumption of omega-3 egg despite its total high fat content has no adverse effect. On the contrary it is benefcial and heart healthy retaining its natural nutrient quality.
Authors and Affiliations
Shahida A. Khan| King Fahd Medical Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Corresponding e-mail: sakhan01@kau.edu.sa, shahidakhan2009@gmail.com, MV Hegde| Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, India, UV Wagh| Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, India, Aziz Khan| Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, India, Rehana Jamadar| Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, India
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