Parameter | Before treatment (mean ± SD) | After treatment (mean ± SD) | n | p value |
---|---|---|---|---|
DGLA (C20:3n6) (μg/ml) | 44.11 ± 13.97 | 60.84 ± 10.72* | 16 | <0.001 |
AA (C20:4n6) (μg/ml) | 100.10 ± 23.28 | 117.65 ± 24.66* | 16 | 0.018 |
EPA (C20:5n3) (μg/ml) | 3.98 ± 3.09 | 5.07 ± 2.25* | 16 | 0.004 |
DHA (C22:6n3) (μg/ml) | 31.33 ± 13.31 | 38.16 ± 11.66 * | 16 | <0.001 |
AA/DHA | 3.47 ± 1.08 | 3.23 ± 0.77 | 16 | 0.065 |
AA/EPA | 31.28 ± 11.76 | 25.34 ± 7.88* | 16 | 0.006 |