Changes in plasma fatty acids and related biomarkers during transition to an exclusively plant- and fish-based diet in healthy adults

The aim of this study was to examine the time scale of plasma fatty acid changes during transition to an exclusively plant- and fish-based diet in healthy individuals and determine whether there are associated alterations in arachidonic acid (ARA)-derived inflammatory mediators, estimated stearoyl coenzyme A desaturase (SCD) activity, and blood pressure.In pursuit of a religious fast, 36 adults abstained from eating poultry, meat, dairy...