Alpha-linolenic and linoleic fatty acids in the vegan diet: do they require dietary reference intake/adequate intake special consideration?
B Burns-Whitmore, E Froyen, C Heskey, T Parker… - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
Good sources of the long-chain n-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) include cold-water fish and seafood; however, vegan diets …
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) include cold-water fish and seafood; however, vegan diets …
[HTML][HTML] Dietary intake and status of n–3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in a population of fish-eating and non-fish-eating meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans and the …
AA Welch, S Shakya-Shrestha, MAH Lentjes… - The American journal of …, 2010 - Elsevier
Background: Intakes of n–3 (omega-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are important for
health. Because fish is the major source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and …
health. Because fish is the major source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and …
[HTML][HTML] Achieving optimal essential fatty acid status in vegetarians: current knowledge and practical implications
BC Davis, PM Kris-Etherton - The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2003 - Elsevier
Although vegetarian diets are generally lower in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol than
are nonvegetarian diets, they provide comparable levels of essential fatty acids. Vegetarian …
are nonvegetarian diets, they provide comparable levels of essential fatty acids. Vegetarian …
Bioavailability and potential uses of vegetarian sources of omega-3 fatty acids: a review of the literature
K Lane, E Derbyshire, W Li… - Critical reviews in food …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Presently alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is the most widely used vegetarian LC3PUFA, but only
marginal amounts are converted into eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid …
marginal amounts are converted into eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid …
[HTML][HTML] Blood docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid in vegans: Associations with age and gender and effects of an algal-derived omega-3 fatty acid …
B Sarter, KS Kelsey, TA Schwartz, WS Harris - Clinical nutrition, 2015 - Elsevier
Background & aims Several studies have demonstrated that vegetarians and vegans have
much lower plasma concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids (ie, docosahexaenoic and …
much lower plasma concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids (ie, docosahexaenoic and …
DHA status of vegetarians
TAB Sanders - Prostaglandins, leukotrienes and essential fatty acids, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Docosahexaenoic acid (22: 6n-3; DHA) is absent from vegan diets and
present in limited amounts in vegetarian diets. OBJECTIVE: To review DHA status in …
present in limited amounts in vegetarian diets. OBJECTIVE: To review DHA status in …
Omega-3 fatty acids: comparison of plant and seafood sources in human nutrition
JA Nettleton - Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 1991 - go.gale.com
Omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3FAs) are found mainly in plants and seafood, and are an
essential part of a healthy diet. Several different types of omega-3FAs are found in various …
essential part of a healthy diet. Several different types of omega-3FAs are found in various …
Total long‐chain n‐3 fatty acid intake and food sources in the United States compared to recommended intakes: NHANES 2003–2008
Abstract The American Heart Association recommends consuming fish (particularly oily fish)
at least two times per week, which would provide≈ 0.5 g/day of eicosapentaenoic acid …
at least two times per week, which would provide≈ 0.5 g/day of eicosapentaenoic acid …
[HTML][HTML] Health benefits of plant-derived α-linolenic acid
S Rajaram - The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2014 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT α-Linolenic acid (ALA) is an n–3 (ω-3) fatty acid found mostly in plant foods such
as flaxseed, walnuts, and vegetable oils, including canola and soybean oils. Most of the …
as flaxseed, walnuts, and vegetable oils, including canola and soybean oils. Most of the …
Enhancing omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid content of dairy-derived foods for human consumption
QV Nguyen, BS Malau-Aduli, J Cavalieri, PD Nichols… - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) are termed essential fatty acids because
they cannot be synthesized de novo by humans due to the lack of delta-12 and delta-15 …
they cannot be synthesized de novo by humans due to the lack of delta-12 and delta-15 …