TY - JOUR
T1 - Fish consumption, not fatty acid status, is related to quality of life in a healthy population
AU - Schiepers, O.J.G.
AU - de Groot, R.H.M.
AU - Jolles, J.
AU - van Boxtel, M.P.J.
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - Depressive symptoms in the community have a considerable impact on quality of life. Although long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) have frequently been implicated in depressed mood, their relationship with quality of life has scarcely been investigated.This study examined the cross-sectional associations between fish consumption and plasma phospholipid LCPUFA status on the one hand, and quality of life, as measured by the Short Form 36 questionnaire, on the other in a population-based sample. The mental health component of quality of life was not associated with LCPUFA status or fish consumption. Fish consumption showed a positive association with physical well-being, which remained significant after correction for LCPUFA status, suggesting that the relationship between fish consumption and physical well-being is independent of the LCPUFA content of fish. These findings indicate that fish consumption may serve as a proxy for a healthy lifestyle or a favorable nutritional status, which is reflected in better quality of life. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.
AB - Depressive symptoms in the community have a considerable impact on quality of life. Although long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) have frequently been implicated in depressed mood, their relationship with quality of life has scarcely been investigated.This study examined the cross-sectional associations between fish consumption and plasma phospholipid LCPUFA status on the one hand, and quality of life, as measured by the Short Form 36 questionnaire, on the other in a population-based sample. The mental health component of quality of life was not associated with LCPUFA status or fish consumption. Fish consumption showed a positive association with physical well-being, which remained significant after correction for LCPUFA status, suggesting that the relationship between fish consumption and physical well-being is independent of the LCPUFA content of fish. These findings indicate that fish consumption may serve as a proxy for a healthy lifestyle or a favorable nutritional status, which is reflected in better quality of life. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.
U2 - 10.1016/j.plefa.2010.02.030
DO - 10.1016/j.plefa.2010.02.030
M3 - Article
SN - 0952-3278
VL - 83
SP - 31
EP - 35
JO - Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
JF - Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
IS - 1
ER -