Publications by authors named "Thade Konrad"
Article Synopsis
- Researchers are investigating the role of oxylipins, lipid molecules that help regulate biological processes, to understand early signs of sarcopenia (muscle loss due to aging).
- A study analyzed plasma oxylipin profiles from 81-year-old participants with different muscle mass statuses and found significant changes in oxylipin levels specific to those with sarcopenia.
- The findings suggest that oxylipin profiling could help identify early metabolic changes related to muscle loss, highlighting links to inflammation and other health issues in older adults.
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes the fatty acid composition of dietary supplements containing n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) from marine sources to provide more detailed information than typically available from manufacturers.
- Twelve products, including fish oil, krill oil, algal oil, and plant oil, were examined, revealing varying total n-3 PUFA content, with fish oil having the highest at 68 g/100 g fat.
- The analysis categorized these products based on their lipid types (like ethyl esters and triglycerides), finding significant differences in lipid patterns even among similar products, suggesting a need for clearer specifications in n-3 PUFA supplement labeling.