In:
Nutrition Journal, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 22, No. 1 ( 2023-02-10)
Abstract:
Dyslipidemia is considered as a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Yet various trials with wide ranges of doses and durations have reported contradictory results. We undertook this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to determine whether omega-3 supplementation can affect lipid profile in children and adolescents. Methods Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, and Scopus databases were searched up to March 2021. Meta-analysis was performed using random-effect method. Effect size was expressed as weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Heterogeneity was assessed using the I 2 index. In order to identification of potential sources of heterogeneity, predefined subgroup and meta-regression analysis was conducted. Results A total of 14 RCTs with 15 data sets were included. Based on the combination of effect sizes, there was a significant reduction in TG levels (WMD: -15.71 mg/dl, 95% CI: -25.76 to -5.65, P =0.002), with remarkable heterogeneity (I 2 =88.3%, P 〈 0.001). However, subgroup analysis revealed that omega-3 supplementation significantly decreased TG only in studies conducted on participants ≤13 years old (WMD=-25.09, 95% CI: -43.29 to -6.90, P =0.007), (I 2 =84.6%, P 〈 0.001) and those with hypertriglyceridemia (WMD=-28.26, 95% CI: -39.12 to -17.41, P 〈 0.001), (I 2 =0.0%, P =0.934). Omega-3 supplementation had no significant effect on total cholesterol, HDL, and LDL levels. Also, results of nonlinear analysis showed significant effect of treatment duration on HDL status (P non-linearity =0.047). Conclusion Omega-3 supplementation may significantly reduce TG levels in younger children and those with hypertriglyceridemia. Also, based on the HDL-related results, clinical trials with longer duration of intervention are recommended in this population.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1475-2891
DOI:
10.1186/s12937-022-00826-5
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Date:
2023
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2091602-4
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