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CellWell record HH-377319

Predictors of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid status in a vegan population

W. Stonehouse; H. Mazahery; K. Joy; K. Beck; C. Conlon; K. Mumme; P. V. von Hurst

Proceedings of the Nutrition Society ยท 2026

In plain language

Vegans in this study demonstrated very low omega-3 index (median 3.1%), with algae supplement use and female sex as positive predictors and high linoleic-to-alpha-linolenic acid ratio as negative predictor.

Evidence
Emerging
Design
Primary research (design unspecified)

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