Biological Science Program, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar.
Environmental Science Program, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar.
Mar Drugs. 2024 Sep 28;22(10):446. doi: 10.3390/md22100446.
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs, n-3 PUFAs), including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), are essential polyunsaturated fats primarily obtained from fatty fish and plant-based sources. Compelling evidence from preclinical and epidemiological studies consistently suggests beneficial effects of ω-3 PUFAs on bone health and healthy aging processes. However, clinical trials have yielded mixed results, with some failing to replicate these benefits seen in preclinical models. This contraindication is mainly due to challenges such as low bioavailability, potential adverse effects with higher doses, and susceptibility to oxidation of ω-3 fatty acids, hindering their clinical effectiveness. This review comprehensively discusses recent findings from a clinical perspective, along with preclinical and epidemiological studies, emphasizing the role of ω-3 PUFAs in promoting bone health and supporting healthy aging. Additionally, it explores strategies to improve ω-3 PUFA efficacy, including nanoparticle encapsulation and incorporation of specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPM) derived from DHA and EPA, to mitigate oxidation and enhance solubility, thereby improving therapeutic potential. By consolidating evidence from various studies, this review underscores current insights and future directions in leveraging ω-3 PUFAs for therapeutic applications.
ω-3 多不饱和脂肪酸(ω-3PUFAs,n-3PUFAs),包括二十碳五烯酸(EPA)、二十二碳六烯酸(DHA)和α-亚麻酸(ALA),是主要从脂肪鱼和植物来源中获得的必需多不饱和脂肪。临床前和流行病学研究的有力证据一致表明 ω-3PUFAs 对骨骼健康和健康衰老过程有益。然而,临床试验结果喜忧参半,一些试验未能复制临床前模型中观察到的这些益处。这种矛盾主要是由于生物利用度低、高剂量可能产生不良反应以及 ω-3 脂肪酸易氧化等挑战所致,这限制了它们的临床效果。
本综述从临床角度全面讨论了近期的研究结果,同时还探讨了临床前和流行病学研究,强调了 ω-3PUFAs 在促进骨骼健康和支持健康衰老方面的作用。此外,还探讨了提高 ω-3PUFA 疗效的策略,包括纳米颗粒包封和包含源自 DHA 和 EPA 的专门的促解决介质(SPM),以减轻氧化并提高溶解度,从而提高治疗潜力。
通过整合来自各种研究的证据,本综述强调了利用 ω-3PUFAs 进行治疗应用的当前见解和未来方向。
Pharmacol Ther. 2013-6-2
Int J Mol Sci. 2023-5-30
Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2013
Biomed Pharmacother. 2024-5
Nutrients. 2024-2-25