Phytosterols (PSs), classified into plant sterols and stanols, are bioactive compounds found
in foods of plant origin. PSs have been proposed to exert a wide number of pharmacological …

Obesity is a major health problem strongly increasing the risk for various severe related
complications such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders …

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 …

ABSTRACT Omega-3 [(n-3)] fatty acids have been linked to healthy aging throughout life.
Recently, fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have been associated with fetal …

The health benefits of fish oil, and its omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid content,
have attracted much scientific attention in the last four decades. Fish oils that contain higher …

We reviewed available evidence for cardiovascular effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid
(PUFA) consumption, focusing on long chain (seafood) n-3 PUFA, including their principal …

The anti-inflammatory effects of phytochemicals, bioactive components from plants having
health benefits, have been heavily investigated in the last several decades. However, the …

Background Chronic inflammation is a key player in pathogenesis. The inflammatory
cytokine, tumor necrosis factor-alpha is a well known inflammatory protein, and has been a …

Background The high morbidity of metabolic dysfunction diseases has heightened interest in
seeking natural and safe compounds to maintain optimal health. γ-Oryzanol (OZ), the ferulic …

Epidemiological and clinical studies suggest that consumption of omega (ω-3)
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) contributes to the reduction of cardiovascular mortality …