Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids predict accelerated decline of peripheral nerve function in older persons.

Lauretani, F

Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids predict accelerated decline of peripheral nerve function in older persons. [electronic resource] - European journal of neurology Jul 2007 - 801-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1468-1331

10.1111/j.1468-1331.2007.01860.x doi


Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging--physiology
Anthropometry
Arachidonic Acid--blood
Cholesterol--blood
Cohort Studies
Comorbidity
Cross-Sectional Studies
Diabetes Mellitus--epidemiology
Docosahexaenoic Acids--blood
Eicosapentaenoic Acid--blood
Fatty Acids--blood
Fatty Acids, Omega-3--blood
Fatty Acids, Omega-6--blood
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Italy--epidemiology
Linoleic Acid--blood
Male
Middle Aged
Neural Conduction
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases--blood
Peripheral Vascular Diseases--epidemiology
Peroneal Nerve--physiology
Predictive Value of Tests
Triglycerides--blood
alpha-Linolenic Acid--blood