[Plasma fatty acids profile and lipids in Tunisian male elite athletes].

Background: Growing interest is accorded to polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) omega3, which are considered beneficial for health.

Aim: to investigate the effect of sports on plasma lipids and fatty acids (FAs), especially omega6 and omega3 PUFAs and the omega6/omega3 ratio.

Methods: The study included 75 Tunisian male elite athletes, practicing team sport and 70 sedentary healthy men as controls.