2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
The effect of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular responses during mental stress
| Project/Area Number |
22700707
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Applied health science
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| Research Institution | Kanazawa University (2011)
National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry (2010) |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010 – 2011
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| Keywords | 実験心理学 / 精神的ストレス / 心臓血管系反応 / 血行力学 / オメガ3系脂肪酸 / 魚食 / 動脈スティフネス |
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| Research Abstract |
Firstly, we examined cardiovascular behavior of young fish-eaters at rest, during acute mental stress, and during recovery. Secondly, we examined the effect of omega-3 fatty acids, otherwise known as fish oil, on cardiovascular responses at rest, during acute mental stress, and during recovery. As a result, both fish-eaters and individuals who have undergone dietary supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids showed healthy hemodynamics such as decreased blood pressure. These results might suggest a potential underlying mechanism by which omega-3 fatty acids and/or frequent fish consumption promote cardiovascular health.
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