Background Cognitive impairment, including dementia, is a major health concern with the
increasing aging population. Preventive measures to delay cognitive decline are of utmost …

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 …

Linoleic and α-linolenic acid are essential for normal cellular function, and act as precursors
for the synthesis of longer chained polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) such as arachidonic …

The omega-3 group took 2 capsules containing eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) daily; each omega-3 fatty acid capsule contained 500 mg of …

Virgin hemp seed oil is not widespread on the market, although it is characterised by an
interesting fatty acid composition with a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Linoleic …

Previous studies reveal that supplementation of human diets with γ-linolenic acid (GLA)
reduces the generation of lipid mediators of inflammation and attenuates clinical symptoms …

A placebo-controlled, double-blind study was conducted to investigate the effects of seed
and pulp oils of sea buckthorn (Hipphophaë rhamnoides) on atopic dermatitis. Linoleic …

Background: Pruritus is a bothersome symptom affecting up to 80% of dialysis patients.
Lymphocyte and cytokine interaction has an important role in the pathogenesis of uremic …

Nutritional supplementation with omega-6 essential fatty acids (ω-6 EFAs) is of potential
interest in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. EFAs play a vital role in skin structure and …

Evening primrose (EPO), borage (BO), black currant (BCO), and fungal (FUO) oils are
receiving increasing attention for their potential in human medicine. In part, this interest …