The relation between dietary intake of individual fatty acids, FEV1 and respiratory disease in Dutch adults

Background: A reduced dietary intake of n-3 fatty acids, in association with increased n-6 fatty acid intake, has been proposed as a potential aetiological factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. However the relative importance of individual fatty acids within the n-3 and n-6 categories in this effect has not been widely investigated. We have studied the relation between individual fatty acid intakes, lung function, and self-reported respiratory symptoms and diagnoses in a representative sample of over 13,000 Dutch adults. Methods: Intake of individual fatty acids w... Mehr ...