The influence of nutrition has the potential to substantially affect physical function and body
metabolism. Particular attention has been focused on omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids …

Heart and blood vessels disorders comprise one of the main causes of death worldwide.
Pharmacologically active natural compounds have been used as a complementary therapy …

Legumes play an important role in the traditional diets of many regions throughout the world.
In contrast in Western countries beans tend to play only a minor dietary role despite the fact …

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is essential for the growth and functional development of the
brain in infants. DHA is also required for maintenance of normal brain function in adults. The …

Background Experimental data suggest that long-chain n–3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
found in fish have antiarrhythmic properties, and a randomized trial suggested that dietary …

Studies on the relation between dietary n− 3 fatty acids (FAs) and cardiovascular disease
vary in quality, and the results are inconsistent. A systematic review of the literature on the …

During the past several decades, reduction in fat intake has been the main focus of national
dietary recommendations to decrease risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Several lines of …

ContextHigher consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids has been associated with a
lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in men, but limited data are available regarding …

Scientific advances in this field have not only given us a better understanding of what is an
optimal diet, but has allowed food and nutraceutical companies to market products with …

The nutritional benefits of fish consumption relate to the utilization of proteins of high
biological value, as well as certain minerals and vitamins that fish provide. Fish or fish oil …