The omega− 3 (n− 3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic (DHA) acid are well known to protect against numerous metabolic …

Background Interest in vegetarian diets is growing in Italy and elsewhere, as government
agencies and health/nutrition organizations are emphasizing that regular consumption of …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned
vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide …

Brain structure and function depend on a constant and sufficient supply with
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) by blood. Blood levels of …

Good sources of the long-chain n-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) include cold-water fish and seafood; however, vegan diets …

On the basis of current scientific literature, the German Nutrition Society (DGE) has
developed a position on the vegan diet. With a pure plant-based diet, it is difficult or …

Blood test data were traditionally confined to the clinic for diagnostic purposes, but are now
becoming more routinely used in many professional and elite high-performance settings as …

The scientific discourse on vegan diets for children and adolescents primarily involves
referencing position statement papers from different scientific and professional …

Cardiovascular disease remains the world's leading cause of death. Yet, we have known for
decades that the vast majority of atherosclerosis and its subsequent morbidity and mortality …

Long-chain (LC) omega-3 PUFA derived from marine sources may play an important role in
cognitive performance throughout all life stages. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the …