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) …

Background and aims Olive oil and components might have a beneficial effect on Metabolic
Syndrome (MetS). The aim of this review and meta-analysis was to assess whether those …

The aim of the present systematic review was to synthesize data from randomized controlled
trials investigating the effects of olive oil on markers of inflammation or endothelial function …

(1) Background: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are known for their ability to protect
against numerous metabolic disorders. The consumption of oily fish is the main source of …

The aim of this network meta-analysis (NMA) is to compare the effects of different oils/solid
fats on blood lipids. Literature searches were performed until March 2018. Inclusion criteria …

To investigate the effect of ALA intake on blood lipid profiles, including triglycerides (TG),
total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein …

Objective: The purpose of the systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine if low-
ratio n-6/n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation affects serum …

Most chronic diseases are preventable with a healthy diet, although there is debate about
the optimal dietary approach. Increasingly more countries are focusing on food-based …

Flaxseed is rich in α-linolenic acid (ALA), lignans, proteins and dietary fibers, which has
been considered as an important food ingredient. As one of most functional ingredients in …

Abstract Omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids offer a plethora of health benefits with the majority of
evidence showing beneficial effects from marine sources of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) …