[ effects of consumption of w-3 fatty acid enriched eggs on plasma lipid profile, insulin and CRP]

ABSTRACT

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids [Omega3PUFA] have a protective effect against atherosclerosis. We aimed to assess the effect of consumption of Omega3PUFA enriched eggs on blood lipid profiles, fasting insulin and high sensitivity C-Reaction protein [hs-CRP] in healthy volunteers. 42 healthy college students were divided randomly into two groups. The first group consumed two [Omega3PUFA enriched eggs per day and the second [control] group consumed two standard eggs per day for 6 weeks. Anthropometric and blood samples measurements were assessed to evaluate metabolic parameters 3 days before and 6 weeks of egg consumption. Omega3PUFA intake and decreased systolic blood pressure significantly in the first group. Total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein-cholesterol [LDL-C] didn't change in the first group while they increased significantly in the control group. High density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL-C] increased significantly while triglyceride, Insulin and CRP decreased significantly in the first group. Our study indicates that Omega3PUFA enriched egg could be regarded as a safe and useful food resource with beneficial effects on blood lipid profiles, insulin and -CRP