Overconsumption of Omega‐6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) versus deficiency of Omega‐3 PUFAs in modern‐day diets: the disturbing factor for their “balanced …

AH Mariamenatu, EM Abdu - Journal of lipids, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) contain≥ 2 double‐bond desaturations within the acyl
chain. Omega‐3 (n‐3) and Omega‐6 (n‐6) PUFAs are the two known important families in …

Microalgae as sources of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: Biotechnological aspects

DG Barta, V Coman, DC Vodnar - Algal Research, 2021 - Elsevier
Recent advances in functional foods and nutraceuticals have emphasized the beneficial
impact of bioactive molecules on human health and longevity. The omega-3 (ω-3) long …

Why bees are critical for achieving sustainable development

V Patel, N Pauli, E Biggs, L Barbour, B Boruff - Ambio, 2021 - Springer
Reductions in global bee populations are threatening the pollination benefits to both the
planet and people. Whilst the contribution of bee pollination in promoting sustainable …

Promising sources of plant-derived polyunsaturated fatty acids: A narrative review

G Rizzo, L Baroni, M Lombardo - International Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are known for their ability to protect
against numerous metabolic disorders. The consumption of oily fish is the main source of …

[HTML][HTML] Bioprospecting of thraustochytrids for omega-3 fatty acids: A sustainable approach to reduce dependency on animal sources

A Patel, D Karageorgou, P Katapodis, A Sharma… - Trends in Food Science …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Backgrounds Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are examples of polyunsaturated
fatty acids (PUFAs). The omega-3 α-linolenic acid and omega-6 linoleic acid cannot be …

The potential influence of the bacterial microbiome on the development and progression of ADHD

S Bull-Larsen, MH Mohajeri - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
The latest research cumulates staggering information about the correlation between the
microbiota-gut-brain axis and neurodevelopmental disorders. This review aims to shed light …

Brassica Genus Seeds: A Review on Phytochemical Screening and Pharmacological Properties

J Ayadi, M Debouba, R Rahmani, J Bouajila - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Traditionally, Brassica species are widely used in traditional medicine, human food, and
animal feed. Recently, special attention has been dedicated to Brassica seeds as source of …

Fatty acid composition of oil crops: genetics and genetic engineering

EA Porokhovinova, TV Matveeva, GV Khafizova… - Genetic Resources and …, 2022 - Springer
Vegetable oils are important components of the human diet, and are also actively used for
industrial and cosmetic purposes and as biofuels. The scope of oil application largely …

Enzymatic modification to produce health-promoting lipids from fish oil, algae and other new omega-3 sources: A review

N Castejón, FJ Señoráns - New biotechnology, 2020 - Elsevier
Lipases are a versatile class of enzymes that have aroused great interest in the food and
pharmaceutical industries due to their ability to modify and synthesize new lipids for …

Plant synthetic metabolic engineering for enhancing crop nutritional quality

Q Zhu, B Wang, J Tan, T Liu, L Li, YG Liu - Plant Communications, 2020 - cell.com
Nutrient deficiencies in crops are a serious threat to human health, especially for
populations in poor areas. To overcome this problem, the development of crops with nutrient …