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Long Chain-Polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) are needed to support normal physiological functions: Unlike saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, synthesis of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5 omega-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6 omega-3) from its omega-3 PUFA precursor,
1. RATIONALE & BACKGROUND INFORMATION Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous syndrome and one of the most common female endocrine disorders, affecting 5-20% of women in reproductive age . Clinical expression is highly variable, but typically includes oligo-ovulation or anovulation,
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs), such as docosahexaenoic (DHA, 22:6 n-3) and arachidonic acid (AA, 20:4 n-6), are major building blocks for the lipid bilayer of neuronal and retinal membranes. Brain maturation and visual development start during pregnancy and continue throughout the
- Familiarisation screening visit - (Visit 1) Before participating in the study, all participants will visit the exercise laboratory for a familiarisation and screening visit where they will be shown the designated experimental area, provide written informed consent and have various measurements
"Ground zero" for the DAWL study will be the University of Guelph Body Composition and Metabolism Lab (www.uoguelph.ca/bodycomp), under the direction of the PI.
Sample Size. The investigators plan to complete data collection on a total of 46 women. This sample size is based on an anticipated total
Objective: To assess, in patients with coronary heart disease and low HDL-cholesterol, the efficacy and tolerability of Niaspan as an adjunct to statin therapy in clinical practice.
Background: Despite the clear reduction in mortality and cardiovascular morbidity associated with reduction of LDL