Alterations on the immune system caused by omega-3 fatty acids have been described for
30 years. This family of polyunsaturated fatty acids exerts major alterations on the activation …

It is well-established that the nutritional deficiency or inadequacy can impair immune
functions. Growing evidence suggests that for certain nutrients increased intake above …

Inflammation is a condition which contributes to a range of human diseases. It involves a
multitude of cell types, chemical mediators, and interactions. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) …

The interaction between nutrition and the immune system is very complex. In particular, at
every stage of the immune response, specific micronutrients, including vitamins and …

The global impact of childhood malnutrition is staggering. The synergism between
malnutrition and infection contributes substantially to childhood morbidity and mortality …

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are n‐3 fatty acids found in
oily fish and fish oil supplements. These fatty acids are able to inhibit partly a number of …

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), such as eicosapentaenoic acid and
docosahexaenoic acid, are widely regarded as cardioprotective. Several large-scale …

Abstract (n-3) PUFA are a family of biologically active fatty acids. The simplest member of
this family, a-linolenic acid, can be converted to the more biologically active very long-chain …

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 …

Numerous effects of n-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA on functional responses of cells involved
in inflammation and immunity have been described. Fatty acid-induced modifications in …