Search PubMed⌕ Search

Biomedical subjects

T A Sanders

Publications and source records attributed to T A Sanders.

At least 91 records · Page 5Linked to original sources
PubMed1984

Assessment of fatty acid intakes in vegans and omnivores.

Fatty acid intakes were estimated from 7-day weighed-food-intake date and from the analysis of 3-day duplicate food portions in a series of vegans and omnivore controls. Calculated and analysed values for monounsaturated fatty acids, linoleic and linolenic acids were generally in good agreement. Analysed saturated fatty acid intakes tended to be lower in the omnivores than the calculated values. The vegan subjects had very much lower intakes of saturated fatty acids and much higher intakes of linoleic acid compared with the omnivores; these differences were most marked between the men. The vegan diets were devoid of arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids. Plasma total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol concentrations were significantly lower in the male vegans.

Cholesterol↗
PubMed1983

A comparison of the influence on plasma lipids and platelet function of supplements of omega 3 and omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

A randomized double-blind crossover trial was carried out to compare the influence on plasma lipid concentrations, platelet thromboxane B2 production and platelet aggregation induced by ADP, collagen and U46619 (a prostaglandin endoperoxide analogue), of a daily 10 g supplement of a fish-oil concentrate (MaxEPA), which provided (g): 1.7 20:5 omega 3, 0.3 22:5 omega 3 and 1.2 22:6 omega 3, taken for 2 weeks by ten healthy subjects, with one of vegetable oil providing 3.4 18:2 omega 6. A lower response to platelet aggregation induced by 0.5 micrograms collagen/ml but not by other aggregating agents was observed following both types of supplement. Platelet thromboxane B2 production induced by collagen also tended to be lower following the supplements. Plasma total cholesterol concentrations were unaffected by the supplements. The MaxEPA but not the vegetable-oil supplement lowered the concentration of plasma triglycerides and increased that of high-density-lipoprotein-cholesterol.

15-Hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5↗
PubMed1981

Effect on blood lipids and haemostasis of a supplement of cod-liver oil, rich in eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids, in healthy young men.

1. Twelve healthy male subjects took a daily supplement of 20 ml of cod-liver oil for 6 weeks. This provided 1.8 g of eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5 omega 3) and 2.2 g of docosahexaenoic acid (22:6 omega 3). The effects of the supplement on blood lipids, haemostatic variables, bleeding time and plasma vitamin A and carotene were studied. In seven subjects platelet aggregation induced by adenosine 5'-pyrophosphate (ADP) was also studied. 2. The proportions of 20: 5 omega 3 and 22: 6 omega 3 in platelet and erythrocyte phosphoglycerides were substantially increased by the supplement mainly at the expense of omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. 3. Mean plasma triglyceride concentrations were reduced and those of high-density-lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol were increased by the supplement. 4. The mean bleeding time was significantly prolonged after 3 weeks of taking the supplement, but had returned to the presupplementation value 5 weeks after withdrawal of the supplement. 5. The maximum estimated response to platelet aggregation induced by ADP was increased by the supplement. 6. The mean levels of antithrombin III (immunological) and blood pressure were lower at the end of the period of supplementation and remained so 5 weeks after withdrawal of the supplement. No significant changes in other variables were noted.

Adult↗
PubMed1981

An anthropometric and dietary assessment of the nutritional status of vegan preschool children.

The nutritional status of 23 vegan children between one and five years was assessed using anthropometric and dietary criteria. All of the children had been breastfed for at least the first six months of life and in most cases well into the second year. The majority of the children were growing normally but they did tend to be smaller in stature and lighter in weight when compared with standards. Energy, calcium and vitamin D intakes were usually below those recommended. Their diets, however, were generally adequate but a few children had low intakes of riboflavin and vitamin B12. It is concluded that, provided sufficient care is taken, a vegan diet can meet the nutritional requirements of the preschool child.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1980

The metabolism of alpha-linolenic acid by the foetal rat.

The metabolism of [I-C14]linolenic acid (18:3 omega 3) by the foetal rat was studied in vivo and in vitro It is suggested that foetal brain has the capacity to convert linolenic to docosahexaenoic (22: 6 omega 3) acid to meet its requirements for docosalhexaenoic acid.

Animals↗