The role of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA) in neurogenesis and
brain development throughout the life cycle is fundamental. DHA and AA are long-chain …

N-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown to have potential beneficial effects for
chronic diseases including cancer, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease …

The n-3 fatty acids of fish and fish oil have great potential for the prevention and treatment of
patients with coronary artery disease. Unlike many of the pharmaceutical agents used in …

Healthy term infants who are not breast-fed may need long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
(LCPUFA) in their feeding, based on the changes in plasma and tissue fatty composition …

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) are important structural
components of the central nervous system. These fatty acids are transferred across the …

Background: The effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on the mean size and
concentrations of VLDL, LDL, and HDL subclasses have not been previously studied …

This review details the specific needs of women for omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha
linoleic acid (ALA) and the very long chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and …

Opinion statement Major dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids are fish containing
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), as well as nuts, seeds, and …

OBJECTIVE: To review available literature regarding the cardiovascular effects of marine-
derived ω-3 fatty acids and evaluate the benefit of these fatty acids in the prevention of …

The most abundant long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid in brain and retinal lipids is
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22: 6ω3). It becomes incorporated into nerve tissues mostly …