Inflammation is a normal process that is part of host defence and tissue healing. However,
excessive or unresolved inflammation can lead to uncontrolled tissue damage, pathology …

Inappropriate, excessive or uncontrolled inflammation contributes to a range of human
diseases. Inflammation involves a multitude of cell types, chemical mediators and …

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) …

EPA and DHA appear to be the most important n-3 fatty acids, but roles for n-3
docosapentaenoic acid are now also emerging. Intakes of EPA and DHA are usually low …

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential fatty acid and the substrate for the synthesis of
longer-chain, more unsaturated ω-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) …

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 …

Low-grade inflammation is a characteristic of the obese state, and adipose tissue releases
many inflammatory mediators. The source of these mediators within adipose tissue is not …

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 …

The immune system is complex: it involves many cell types and numerous chemical
mediators. An immature immune response increases susceptibility to infection, whilst …

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a long-chain, highly unsaturated omega-3 (n-3) fatty acid. It
has a structure that gives it unique physical and functional properties. DHA is metabolically …