The Effect of Crackers Enriched with Camelina Sativa Oil on Omega-3 Serum Fatty Acid Composition in Older Adults: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Pilot Trial
De Giuseppe R, Di Napoli I, Tomasinelli CE, Vincenti A, Biino G
Published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging
Methodology
Randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial in older adults consuming crackers enriched with camelina sativa oil versus control crackers, with serum omega-3 fatty acid composition as the primary outcome.
Key Findings
Camelina-oil-enriched crackers increased omega-3 (notably alpha-linolenic acid) content of serum fatty acids in older adults, supporting camelina oil as a food-fortification vehicle.
Conclusions
Camelina oil delivered in a functional food raises serum omega-3 status in older adults.
Limitations
Pilot design, small sample, fatty-acid status rather than clinical outcomes, short follow-up.
Supplements Studied
Camelina sativa oil is one of the richest dietary sources of omega-3, with polyunsaturated fatty acids amounts of over 50%.
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Academic funding
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