Currently there is great interest in dietary n‐3 fatty acids to promote health. The food industry
aims to produce food products enriched in α‐linolenic acid (Ln), eicosapentaenoic acid …

Polyunsaturated fatty acids may be derived from a variety of sources and could be
incorporated into a balanced diet. They protect against a wide range of illnesses, including …

Omega-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), especially long-chain eicosapentaenoic
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) fatty acids, exert a strong positive influence on human …

▪ Abstract It is now established that dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are
involved in health promotion and disease prevention, particularly those traditionally derived …

Extensive research has shown that increased consumption of long-chain omega-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LCPUFAs), namely α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic …

atty acids are the building blocks for lipids (fats). They comprise a chain of carbon atoms to
which are joined hydrogen atoms. Fatty acids can be F saturated (have the maximum …

Omega 6-and omega 3-polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) have specific physiological
functions, are necessary for proper growth and development and are therefore of nutritional …

Omega-3 fatty acids provide many health benefits, from reducing cardiovascular disease to
improving mental health, and consumer interest in foods enriched with omega-3 fatty acids …

Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) are primarily referred to eicosapentaenoic
acid (EPA), docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the omega-3 …

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