Algae play a crucial role in the earth's primary productivity by producing not only oxygen but
also a variety of high-value nutrients. One such nutrient is polyunsaturated fatty acids …

Several sources of information suggest that human beings evolved on a diet with a ratio of
omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA) of~ 1 whereas in Western diets the ratio is …

Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L) is an ancient perennial plant species regarded as a
multipurpose plant owing to its richness in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) …

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide.
The inclusion of functional foods and natural health products in the diet are gaining …

Epidemiological, human, animal, and cell culture studies show that n− 3 fatty acids,
especially α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid …

Omega 3 fatty acids can be obtained from several sources, and should be added to the daily
diet to enjoy a good health and to prevent many diseases. Worldwide, general population …

Preventing the occurrence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) with nutritional interventions is a
therapeutic strategy that may warrant greater research attention. The increased use of …

The archaeological evidence of flax cultivation dates back to> 6000 BC and it is considered
as one of the oldest and most useful crops. Components of flax have diverse uses. Cultivar …

ABSTRACT α-Linolenic acid (ALA) is an n–3 (ω-3) fatty acid found mostly in plant foods such
as flaxseed, walnuts, and vegetable oils, including canola and soybean oils. Most of the …

India plays an important role in the production of oilseeds, which are mainly cultivated for
future extraction of their oil. In addition to the energic and nutritional contribution of these …