Browsing by Subject "Omega-3 fatty acids"
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Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on the clinical outcomes of mechanically ventilated critically ill patients: a systematic review
(North-West University, 2018)Introduction: Mechanical ventilation (MV) is a life-saving strategy associated with serious complications. Early weaning is required to prevent ventilator-associated events (VAE). Previous studies have shown that omega-3 ... -
Iron and a mixture of DHA and EPA supplementation, alone and in combination, affect bioactive lipid signalling and morbidity of iron deficient South African school children in a two-by-two randomised controlled trial
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2016)We recently reported that iron supplementation increased respiratory morbidity in iron deficient South African children. This increase, however, was attenuated when iron was provided in combination with a mixture of DHA/EPA. ... -
Relationship between serum omega-3 fatty acid and asthma endpoints
(MDPI, 2019)Recent studies have highlighted the potential protective role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) in asthma. This study aimed at determining the association between seafood intake, serum PUFA composition ...