Cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Epidemiological studies and randomized control intervention trials have reported …

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. Atherosclerosis and
unstable plaques are underlying causes for cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular …

Dietary n− 3 fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, are
important nutrients through the life cycle. Evidence from observational, clinical, animal, and …

The epidemiological association between high intakes of n-3 fatty acids (FA) and decreased
morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be explained by two main …

Omega-3 fatty acids: mechanisms underlying ‘protective effec... : Current Opinion in Lipidology
Omega-3 fatty acids: mechanisms underlying ‘protective effects’ in atherosclerosis : Current …

Epidemiological, human, animal, and cell culture studies show that n− 3 fatty acids,
especially α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid …

Low rates of coronary heart disease was found in Greenland Eskimos and Japanese who
are exposed to a diet rich in fish oil. Suggested mechanisms for this cardio-protective effect …

The most common omega-3 fatty acids contain 18–22 carbons and a signature double bond
at the third position from the methyl (or n, or omega) end of the molecule. These fatty acids …

Abstract n-6 Fatty acids, like n-3 fatty acids, play essential roles in many biological functions.
Because n-6 fatty acids are the precursors of proinflammatory eicosanoids, higher intakes …

▪ Abstract Epidemiological and clinical studies have established that the n-6 fatty acid,
linoleic acid (LA), and the n-3 fatty acids, linolenic acid (LNA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) …