Omega-3 (ω-3) and omega-6 (ω-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are nowadays
desirable components of oils with special dietary and functional properties. Their therapeutic …

Abstract Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, 18: 3n-6) is an omega-6 (n-6), 18 carbon (18C-)
polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) found in human milk and several botanical seed oils and …

Context The omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid,
along with γ-linolenic acid and antioxidants, may modulate systemic inflammatory response …

Essential fatty acids (EFAs), linoleic acid (LA), and α‐linolenic acid (ALA) are essential for
humans, and are freely available in the diet. Hence, EFA deficiency is extremely rare in …

In recent years there is a growing interest in nutraceuticals which provide health benefits
and are alternative to modern medicine. Nutrients, herbals and dietary supplements are …

Essential fatty acids (EFAs): cis-linoleic acid (LA) and-linolenic acid (ALA) are essential for
humans and their deficiency is rare in humans due to their easy availability in diet. EFAs are …

Inflammation plays an important role in health and disease. Most of the chronic diseases of
modern society, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, etc …

Over the past 100 years, changes in the food supply in Western nations have resulted in
alterations in dietary fatty acid consumption, leading to a dramatic increase in the ratio of …

Regular consumption of food enriched in omega3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω3 PUFAs)
has been shown to reduce risk of cognitive decline in elderly, and possibly development of …

ABSTRACT Background: Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and γ-
linolenic acid (GLA) have lipid-modifying and antiinflammatory properties. The effects of …