Omega‐3 fatty acid addition during pregnancy
Background Higher intakes of foods containing omega‐3 long‐chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids (LCPUFA), such as fish, during pregnancy have been associated with longer …
acids (LCPUFA), such as fish, during pregnancy have been associated with longer …
Metabolism and functional effects of plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids in humans
EJ Baker, EA Miles, GC Burdge, P Yaqoob… - Progress in lipid …, 2016 - Elsevier
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential fatty acid and the substrate for the synthesis of
longer-chain, more unsaturated ω-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) …
longer-chain, more unsaturated ω-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) …
Position of the American Dietetic Association: vegetarian diets
WJ Craig, AR Mangels - Journal of the American …, 2009 - digitalcommons.andrews.edu
It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian
diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may …
diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may …
α-Linolenic acid supplementation and conversion to n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in humans
JT Brenna, N Salem Jr, AJ Sinclair… - … leukotrienes and essential …, 2009 - Elsevier
Blood levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are considered biomarkers of status.
Alpha-linolenic acid, ALA, the plant omega-3, is the dietary precursor for the long-chain …
Alpha-linolenic acid, ALA, the plant omega-3, is the dietary precursor for the long-chain …
Dietary omega 3 fatty acids and the developing brain
SM Innis - Brain research, 2008 - Elsevier
The ω-3 fatty acids are essential dietary nutrients and one of their important roles is
providing the fatty acid with 22 carbons and 6 double bonds known as docosahexaenoic …
providing the fatty acid with 22 carbons and 6 double bonds known as docosahexaenoic …
[HTML][HTML] Dietary (n-3) fatty acids and brain development1
SM Innis - The Journal of nutrition, 2007 - Elsevier
Abstract The (n-3) fatty acids are essential dietary nutrients, and one of their important roles
is providing docosahexaenoic acid [22: 6 (n-3)](DHA) for growth and function of nervous …
is providing docosahexaenoic acid [22: 6 (n-3)](DHA) for growth and function of nervous …
[HTML][HTML] Is docosahexaenoic acid synthesis from α-linolenic acid sufficient to supply the adult brain?
AF Domenichiello, AP Kitson, RP Bazinet - Progress in lipid research, 2015 - Elsevier
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is important for brain function, and can be obtained directly
from the diet or synthesized in the body from α-linolenic acid (ALA). Debate exists as to …
from the diet or synthesized in the body from α-linolenic acid (ALA). Debate exists as to …
[HTML][HTML] Invited review: Roles of dietary n-3 fatty acids in performance, milk fat composition, and reproductive and immune systems in dairy cattle
U Moallem - Journal of dairy science, 2018 - Elsevier
Mammals can synthesize all of the fatty acids (FA) necessary for proper health and
functioning with the exception of FA in the n-3 (omega-3) and n-6 (omega-6) families of …
functioning with the exception of FA in the n-3 (omega-3) and n-6 (omega-6) families of …
Extremely limited synthesis of long chain polyunsaturates in adults: implications for their dietary essentiality and use as supplements
M Plourde, SC Cunnane - Applied physiology, nutrition, and …, 2007 - cdnsciencepub.com
There is considerable interest in the potential impact of several polyunsaturated fatty acids
(PUFAs) in mitigating the significant morbidity and mortality caused by degenerative …
(PUFAs) in mitigating the significant morbidity and mortality caused by degenerative …
[HTML][HTML] Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): an ancient nutrient for the modern human brain
J Bradbury - Nutrients, 2011 - mdpi.com
Modern humans have evolved with a staple source of preformed docosahexaenoic acid
(DHA) in the diet. An important turning point in human evolution was the discovery of high …
(DHA) in the diet. An important turning point in human evolution was the discovery of high …