Fatty acids are metabolized and synthesized as energy substrates during biological
responses. Long-and medium-chain fatty acids derived mainly from dietary triglycerides, and …

The omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid
(DHA), are found in seafood (especially fatty fish), supplements and concentrated …

Objectives: We investigated whether a Mediterranean-style diet (MedDiet) supplemented
with fish oil can improve mental health in adults suffering depression. Methods: Adults with …

Classically, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) were largely thought to be relatively inert
structural components of brain, largely important for the formation of cellular membranes …

Cardiovascular diseases are described as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in
modern societies. Therefore, the importance of cardiovascular diseases prevention is widely …

Altered metabolism of lipids is currently considered a hallmark characteristic of many
malignancies, including colorectal cancer (CRC). Lipids are a large group of metabolites …

Inflammation is a condition which contributes to a range of human diseases. It involves a
multitude of cell types, chemical mediators, and interactions. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) …

EPA and DHA appear to be the most important n-3 fatty acids, but roles for n-3
docosapentaenoic acid are now also emerging. Intakes of EPA and DHA are usually low …

Aging is a complex phenomenon characterized by the progressive loss of tissue and organ
function. The oxidative-stress theory of aging postulates that age-associated functional …

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are n‐3 fatty acids found in
oily fish and fish oil supplements. These fatty acids are able to inhibit partly a number of …