Cognitive decline in the elderly, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD), is a major socio-
economic and healthcare concern. We review here the literature on one specific aspect of …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia and the most common
neurodegenerative disease in the elderly. Furthermore, AD has provided the most positive …

Background The erythrocyte membrane content of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which constitutes the omega‐3 index (O3I), predicts …

There is considerable interest in the impact of (n-3) long-chain PUFA in mitigating the
morbidity and mortality caused by chronic diseases. In 2002, the Institute of Medicine …

Lipid rafts are membrane microdomains intimately associated with cell signaling. These
biochemical microstructures are characterized by their high contents of sphingolipids …

To investigate potential dietary risk factors of Alzheimer's disease (AD), triple transgenic
(3xTg-AD) mice were exposed from 4 to 13 months of age to diets with a low n-3: n-6 …

Amyloid β proteins and oxidative stress are believed to have central roles in the
development of Alzheimer's disease. Lipid membranes are among the most vulnerable …

Epidemiological studies suggest a protective role of omega-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids (n-
3 PUFA) against Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, most intervention studies of …

Presents the State-of-the-Art in Fat Taste TransductionA bite of cheese, a few potato chips, a
delectable piece of bacon-a small taste of high-fat foods often draws you back for more. But …

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 (ω-3) long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid
(LCPUFA) relevant for brain function. It has largely been explored as a potential candidate to …