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ArticleJournal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association2025

Dietary n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids From Fish Are Associated With Better Healthy Aging Indicators: Results of the DIAPELH Study.

Alexandra Foscolou, Trisevgeni Pratti, Paraskevi Detopoulou, Konstantina Argyri, Giannoula Nikolaou, Antigone Kouskouti, Anthoula Malikourti, Maria Petrogianni, Ermelinda Shurdha, Eftychia Psaroudaki and 3 more

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Article in Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Alexandra FoscolouDepartment of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece.
Trisevgeni PrattiDepartment of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece.
Paraskevi DetopoulouDepartment of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece.
Konstantina ArgyriDepartment of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece.
Giannoula NikolaouDepartment of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece.
Antigone KouskoutiDepartment of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece.
Anthoula MalikourtiDepartment of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece.
Maria PetrogianniDepartment of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece.
Ermelinda ShurdhaDepartment of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece.
Eftychia PsaroudakiDepartment of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece.
Georgios I PanoutsopoulosDepartment of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece.
Sotirios VamvakasDepartment of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece.
Aristea GioxariDepartment of Nutritional Science and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-4869-6815

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPromoting healthy aging is a public health goal, especially in regions with a high proportion of older adults, such as Greece. This cross-sectional study investigated the association of fish n-3 PUFA intake with indicators of healthy aging among older Greek Peloponnesian adults.

methodsIn total, 449 individuals > 60 years of age were enroled. Sociodemographic, anthropometrical, medical, mobility, balance, lifestyle, dietary, cognitive and mental characteristics were assessed through validated questionnaires and procedures.

resultsAnalyses revealed that n-3 PUFA intake was associated with fewer depression symptoms (p < 0.001), higher cognition levels (p = 0.012) and levels of healthy aging (p < 0.001), derived from Successful Aging Index (SAI). In parallel, n-3 PUFA intake was associated with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet (p < 0.001). Additionally, n-3 PUFA intake was inversely correlated with the presence of long COVID-19 symptomatology (p = 0.036). No association of n-3 PUFA intake with mobility or physical performance and balance (all ps> 0.05) was detected.

conclusionThe results underscore the significance of nutrition in older adults, highlighting the possible protective impact of n-3 PUFAs on maintaining functionality. Future prospective studies may validate these associations and contribute to the development of targeted nutritional strategies for older adults.

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DietFatty Acids, Omega-3FishesHealthy AgingSeafoodAgedAged, 80 and overAgingAnimalsCognitionCOVID-19Cross-Sectional StudiesDepressionDiet, MediterraneanFemaleGreeceFatty Acids, Omega-3cognitive healthdepressionlong COVID‐19n‐3 fatty acidsolder adultsomega‐3 fatty acidssuccessful aging

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PMID41277355
PMCPMC12641236

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