The Claim

Twelve weeks of co-supplementation with 1000 mg omega-3 fatty acids (containing 400 mg alpha-linolenic acid) and 400 IU vitamin E significantly downregulates gene expression of lipoprotein(a) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Source: The effects of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E co-supplementation on gene expression of lipoprotein(a) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein, lipid profiles and biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

What the research says

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How it works
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In plain English

In women with polycystic ovary syndrome, taking 1000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids (including 400 mg alpha-linolenic acid) and 400 IU of vitamin E daily for 12 weeks reduces the activity of genes that produce lipoprotein(a) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein in immune cells from the blood.

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Twelve weeks of co-supplementation with 1000 mg omega-3 fatty acids (containing 400 mg alpha-linolenic acid) and 400 IU vitamin E significantly downregulates gene expression of lipoprotein(a) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of women with polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting a potential mechanism to reduce atherogenic risk in this population.

Why this might work

Omega-3 fats and vitamin E enter the bloodstream and settle into cell membranes, where they stop harmful free radicals from damaging fats and proteins. This reduces inflammation and turns off genes that make dangerous fat particles called lipoprotein(a) and oxidized LDL. As a result, fewer of these harmful particles are made, lowering the risk of artery damage.

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What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: The effects of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E co-supplementation on gene expression of lipoprotein(a) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein, lipid profiles and biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

    This study found that taking omega-3s and vitamin E daily for 12 weeks lowered the activity of genes linked to harmful fats in women with PCOS, which may help protect their arteries. The results show the supplement worked exactly as the claim said it would.

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