CCRC: Understanding the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Versus Lignans in Flaxseed on Metabolic and Inflammatory Markers Leading to Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Endocrine |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases, Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 10/21/2012 |
| Start Date: | February 2009 |
| End Date: | April 2010 |
| Contact: | Sidika Karakas, MD |
| Email: | flaxstudy@gmail.com |
| Phone: | 916-734-4747 |
CCRC: Understanding the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids vs. Lignans in Flaxseed on Metabolic and Inflammatory Markers Leading to Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease.
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of flaxseed on atherogenic lipids, plasma
inflammatory markers, and insulin sensitivity.
We hypothesize that flaxseed omega-3 fatty acids will improve the lipid profile (decrease
triglyceride, total and LDL-cholesterol and increase HDL-cholesterol).
Flaxseed is the richest dietary source of lignan secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG).
Lignans are estrogens found in plant sources that behave similar to endogenous estrogens and
have been associated with cardiovascular benefits due to their antioxidant activity.
Therefore, we also hypothesize that flax-lignans will cause a significant decrease in LDL
oxidation and in inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6
(IL-6), IL-1B, serum fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP-4), and serum amyloid attached to
high density lipoprotein (HDL-SAA).
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men or postmenopausal women in the 40-65 years age range. Body Mass Index in the
range of 25-39
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women are are premenopausal
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Gout
- Untreated thyroid disease
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
- Use of lipid lowering drugs
- Use of insulin sensitizing drugs
- Use of ACE inhibitors or other blood pressure lowering medications
- Use of over the counter or prescription anti-obesity medications
- Weight loss of 10% or more within the last 12 months
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