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    Omega-3 levels and nicotine dependence: a cross-sectional study and clinical trial
    (Karger, 2016) Zaparoli, Jucara X. [UNIFESP]; Sugawara, Eduardo K. [UNIFESP]; de Souza, Altay A. L. [UNIFESP]; Tufik, Sergio [UNIFESP]; Galduroz, Jose Carlos F. [UNIFESP]
    Background: High oxidative stress, which is caused by smoking, can alter omega-3 fatty acid concentrations. Since omega-3 fatty acids play a role in dopaminergic neurotransmission related to dependence, it is important to understand their effects on nicotine dependence. Methods: This research comprised 2 studies. The first one consisted of a cross-sectional evaluation, in which the levels of the most important omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), were compared between smokers and non-smokers in a sample of 171 individuals