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Article: Liquid eggs enriched with omega 3 deliver heart health benefits.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)(Brief article)
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- Nutraceuticals World
- Article date:
- December 1, 2006
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Eating omega 3-enriched liquid eggs can improve blood triglyceride levels, boost heart health, and help families reach their daily recommended intake of omega 3, according to the results of a clinical trial published in Food Research International.
The trial, conducted by University of Guelph researchers Emily Rose and Bruce Holub, showed that a breakfast consisting of Burnbrae Farms' (Guelph, Ontario) Naturegg Break-Free Omega 3 liquid eggs decreased blood triglyceride levels by 32%, reduced the triglyceride/HDL-cholesterol ratio by 37%, and produced a moderate reduction in blood pressure levels without impacting serum cholesterol. The EPA and DHA blood levels ...