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Pakistan Journal of Nutrition

Year: 2013 | Volume: 12 | Issue: 10 | Page No.: 907-911
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Muhammad Imran

Faqir M. Anjum

Masood S. Butt

Zia A. Chatha

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Incorporation of Nutritionally Important Fatty Acids into Eggs and Evaluation of "Bio-Omega-3"Eggs in Humans with Moderate Hypercholesterolemia

Muhammad Imran, Faqir M. Anjum, Masood S. Butt and Zia A. Chatha
This study focuses on impact of consuming "Bio-omega-3" eggs on serum lipids profile of humans with a view to improve the nutrient intake of consumers in a palatable and acceptable commodity. Twenty four statin-treated volunteers with moderate hypercholesterolemia ranging in age from 25-40 years old having no diagnosed heart disease were selected from the community. Average increment in HDL-cholesterol (by 10.27%) and decrease in serum lipids concentration (by 14.18%) without significantly altering the circulating total cholesterol levels was found in human subjects after consumption of omega-3 fatty acids-enriched eggs as compared to control eggs. LDL-cholesterol, total protein, albumin and glucose concentration remained unchanged after consumption of experimental eggs (p<0.05). The results of the present study demonstrated that eggs that are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids may offer the public an alternative. With such modifications, the omega-3 fatty acids-enriched eggs may be more healthful than the conventional eggs.
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