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The aim of this study is to examine differences in short term bioavailability between four n-3 FA formulations in healthy males.


Clinical Trial Description

The long-chain n-3 fatty acids (n-3 FAs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are known to positively affect the lipid profile, vascular tone and blood coagulation. Moreover, EPA and DHA possess anti-inflammatory effects and play a central role in the functioning of the brain and central nervous system. Therefore, an increased EPA and DHA intake is highly recommend. However, it is unknown whether different chemical formulations of EPA + DHA rich supplements (re-esterified triglycerides, ethyl-esters, phospholipids) have identical bioavailability. The objective of this study is to examine differences in short term bioavailability between four n-3 FA formulations:

- Supplement 1: EPA+DHA as re-esterified triglycerides (rTGs) from fish-oil uncoated capsules

- Supplement 2: EPA+DHA as rTGs from fish-oil in gastric acid resistant (coated) capsules (GArTG)

- Supplement 3: EPA+DHA as ethylesters (EE) from fish-oil uncoated capsules

- Supplement 4: DHA+EPA as phospholipids from krill-oil, uncoated capsules (KPL)

The study preparations are certificated supplements and available on the market.

There are no comparative investigations, which analyzed the bioavailability of these four n-3 FA formulations in a similar design. ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Bio-availability Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Prevention


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NCT number NCT01214278
Study type Interventional
Source Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 4
Start date October 2010
Completion date July 2011

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