Beneficial outcomes of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on human health: An update for 2021

I Djuricic, PC Calder - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress and inflammation have been recognized as important contributors to the risk
of chronic non-communicable diseases. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may regulate …

Telomere length and oxidative stress and its relation with metabolic syndrome components in the aging

G Gavia-García, J Rosado-Pérez, TL Arista-Ugalde… - Biology, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary A link between telomere length and some age-related diseases has been
identified, including metabolic syndrome. So far, there is no mechanism to explain the origin …

Microalgae as sustainable bio-factories of healthy lipids: Evaluating fatty acid content and antioxidant activity

TA Conde, BF Neves, D Couto, T Melo, B Neves… - Marine drugs, 2021 - mdpi.com
The demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly food sources and food ingredients
is increasing, and microalgae are promoted as a sustainable source of essential and …

Molecular mechanisms of obesity-linked cardiac dysfunction: an up-date on current knowledge

J Gutiérrez-Cuevas, A Sandoval-Rodriguez… - Cells, 2021 - mdpi.com
Obesity is defined as excessive body fat accumulation, and worldwide obesity has nearly
tripled since 1975. Excess of free fatty acids (FFAs) and triglycerides in obese individuals …

The gut microbiota-artery axis: A bridge between dietary lipids and atherosclerosis?

Q Zhang, L Zhang, C Chen, P Li, B Lu - Progress in lipid research, 2023 - Elsevier
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is one of the major leading global causes of death.
Growing evidence has demonstrated that gut microbiota (GM) and its metabolites play a …

The chemical composition and health-promoting benefits of vegetable oils—A review

M Tian, Y Bai, H Tian, X Zhao - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
With population and economic development increasing worldwide, the public is increasingly
concerned with the health benefits and nutritional properties of vegetable oils (VOs). In this …

Targeting NRF2–KEAP1 axis by Omega-3 fatty acids and their derivatives: Emerging opportunities against aging and diseases

S Davinelli, A Medoro, M Intrieri, L Saso… - Free Radical Biology …, 2022 - Elsevier
The transcription factor NRF2 and its endogenous inhibitor KEAP1 play a crucial role in the
maintenance of cellular redox homeostasis by regulating the gene expression of diverse …

Role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of atherothrombotic diseases

G Petrucci, A Rizzi, D Hatem, G Tosti, B Rocca… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress is generated by the imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS)
formation and antioxidant scavenger system's activity. Increased ROS, such as superoxide …

Pros and cons of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in cardiovascular health

I Djuricic, PC Calder - Annual review of pharmacology and …, 2023 - annualreviews.org
The long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA), are found in seafood, supplements, and concentrated pharmaceutical …

The functional ingredients of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) and physiological effects of consuming quinoa: A review

CY Ng, M Wang - Food Frontiers, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The seed of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a pseudocereal well known for its high
nutritive value. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the potential for it to be used as a …