Abstract Recently, omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) have
gained substantial interest due to their specific structure and biological functions. Humans …

During the recent decades, awareness towards the role of essential fatty acids in human
health and disease prevention has been unremittingly increasing among people. Fish, fish …

ABSTRACT In the United States, intake of n− 3 fatty acids is≈ 1.6 g/d (≈ 0.7% of energy), of
which 1.4 g is α-linolenic acid (ALA; 18: 3) and 0.1–0.2 g is eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; 20 …

The third edition retains the highly detailed, authoritative quality of the previous editions to
present in-depth knowledge of fatty acids in food and food products and reveal diverse …

There is both epidemiologic and experimental evidence that the long-chain omega-3 fatty
acids (FAs), which occur at high levels in some fish oils, exert protective effects against some …

Background Experimental studies in laboratory animals and humans suggest that α-linolenic
acid (18: 3n− 3) may reduce the risk of arrhythmia. Objective The objective was to examine …

The nutritional needs of today's humans arose through a multimillion year evolutionary
process during nearly all of which genetic change reflected the life circumstances of our …

Proper nutrition is the single most important component of preventative health care. Heart
disease, diabetes, and other ailments are all linked to dietary habits. Accurate nutritional …

The polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) linoleic acid (18: 2) and α-linolenic acid (18: 3) in
triacylglycerols (TAG) are major factors affecting the quality of plant oils for human health, as …

Flaxseed has recently gained attention in the area of cardiovascular disease primarily
because it is the richest known source of both α-linolenic acid (ALA) and the phytoestrogen …