How does high DHA fish oil affect health? A systematic review of evidence
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 …
have attracted much scientific attention in the last four decades. Fish oils that contain higher …
Marine bioactives as functional food ingredients: potential to reduce the incidence of chronic diseases
The marine environment represents a relatively untapped source of functional ingredients
that can be applied to various aspects of food processing, storage, and fortification …
that can be applied to various aspects of food processing, storage, and fortification …
Resolvins: a family of bioactive products of omega-3 fatty acid transformation circuits initiated by aspirin treatment that counter proinflammation signals
Aspirin (ASA) is unique among current therapies because it acetylates cyclooxygenase
(COX)-2 enabling the biosynthesis of R-containing precursors of endogenous …
(COX)-2 enabling the biosynthesis of R-containing precursors of endogenous …
Health benefits of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
LA Horrocks, YK Yeo - Pharmacological research, 1999 - Elsevier
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 …
brain in infants. DHA is also required for maintenance of normal brain function in adults. The …
Smoking and risk of myocardial infarction in women and men: longitudinal population study
E Prescott, M Hippe, P Schnohr, HO Hein, J Vestbo - Bmj, 1998 - bmj.com
Objective: To compare risk of myocardial infarction associated with smoking in men and
women, taking into consideration differences in smoking behaviour and a number of …
women, taking into consideration differences in smoking behaviour and a number of …
Docosahexaenoic acid: membrane properties of a unique fatty acid
W Stillwell, SR Wassall - Chemistry and physics of lipids, 2003 - Elsevier
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) with 22-carbons and 6 double bonds is the extreme example
of an ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). DHA has strong medical implications since its …
of an ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). DHA has strong medical implications since its …
Novel docosatrienes and 17S-resolvins generated from docosahexaenoic acid in murine brain, human blood, and glial cells: autacoids in anti-inflammation
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22: 6) is highly enriched in brain, synapses, and retina and
is a major ω-3 fatty acid. Deficiencies in this essential fatty acid are reportedly associated …
is a major ω-3 fatty acid. Deficiencies in this essential fatty acid are reportedly associated …
Mechanisms underlying the cardioprotective effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
Y Adkins, DS Kelley - The Journal of nutritional biochemistry, 2010 - Elsevier
Typical omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) are docosahexaenoic acid and
eicosapentaenoic acid in the form of fish oils and α linolenic acid from flaxseed oil …
eicosapentaenoic acid in the form of fish oils and α linolenic acid from flaxseed oil …
Docosahexaenoic acid but not eicosapentaenoic acid lowers ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate in humans
Animal studies suggest that the 2 major ω3 fatty acids found in fish, eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may have differential effects on blood pressure …
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may have differential effects on blood pressure …
Effects of purified eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on platelet, fibrinolytic and vascular function in hypertensive type 2 diabetic patients
RJ Woodman, TA Mori, V Burke, IB Puddey, A Barden… - Atherosclerosis, 2003 - Elsevier
Background: Type 2 diabetes and hypertension are both associated with an increased risk
of atherothrombosis. We assessed whether purified eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and …
of atherothrombosis. We assessed whether purified eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and …