Assessment of vascular function and inflammatory biomarkers of cardiovascular disease risk by canola and flax oils in the COMIT trial
Posted on 23.03.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Jones, Peter
Institution:
University of Manitoba
Total WGRF Funding:
$96,154
Co-Funders:
Canola Council of Canada, MAFRD-Agri-Food Research & Development Initiative
Start Date:
2013
Project Length:
1 Year
Objectives:
Preliminary results from a previous study “The Canola Oil Multicenter Intervention Trial (COMIT)” showed a significant positive correlation between five unsaturated fatty acids consumption and reduction of inflammatory biomarkers. This project will expand on the original COMIT study to address more questions providing a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms and cardioprotective effects of each of the oils.