Typical omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) are docosahexaenoic acid and
eicosapentaenoic acid in the form of fish oils and α linolenic acid from flaxseed oil …

In this article, we present a review work on different nutraceuticals found in natural matrices
together with the analytical techniques used to identify and/or quantify them with special …

Background. Low intakes or blood levels of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids
(EPA+ DHA) are independently associated with increased risk of death from coronary heart …

In recent years seaweeds have increasingly attracted interest in the search for new drugs
and have been shown to be a primary source of bioactive natural compounds and …

Autophagy is a reparative, life-sustaining process by which cytoplasmic components are
sequestered in double-membrane vesicles and degraded on fusion with lysosomal …

Hypertriglyceridemia is a risk factor for atherosclerotic coronary heart disease. Very high
triglyceride (TG) levels (≥ 500 mg/dl [5.65 mmol/l]) increase the risk of pancreatitis. One …

Cardiac societies recommend the intake of 1 g/day of the two omega-3 fatty acids
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for cardiovascular disease …

Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) affect a wide variety of physiological processes.
Much attention has been given to the n-3 PUFAs and their role in the prevention and …

Background Seafood is one of the primary sources of nutrients and bioactive compounds for
human consumption throughout the world. Processing of seafood is accompanied by the …

The two marine omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA), prevalent in fish and fish oils, have been investigated as a strategy towards …