Eggs enriched inω-3 fatty acids and alterations in lipid concentrations in plasma and lipoproteins and in blood pressure

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Effects of dietary eggs enriched with ω-3 fatty acids on lipid concentrations in plasma and lipoproteins and blood pressure were determined in 11 men and women in two groups. Group 1 consumed four ω-3 eggs per day during the first 4-wk period and four control eggs for the second 4-wk period. Group 2 ate the same number of eggs in the reverse order. Mean plasma cholesterol concentration was significantly increased by control eggs (P < 0.01) but unchanged by ω-3 eggs. Mean plasma triglyceride concentration was decreased by ω-3 eggs but increased by control eggs. Both systolic and diastolic blood pressures were significantly lowered by ω-3 eggs in group 1 whereas only systolic pressure was significantly decreased on ω-3 eggs in group 2. The control eggs did not change blood pressure. In conclusion, the ω-3 eggs may be more healthful than the control eggs.