Effects of perilla oil on platelet and inflammatory responses in healthy smokers: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel trial

Key Points

• The central aim is to assess how perilla oil supplementation affects platelet and inflammatory responses in healthy smokers.
• Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
• 8-week intervention with ALA-rich perilla oil
• Participants included healthy smokers
• Perilla oil supplementation increased blood omega-3 levels.
• Modulation of platelet responses was observed post-intervention.
• Increased anti-inflammatory markers were noted in the treatment group.