Overconsumption of Omega‐6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) versus deficiency of Omega‐3 PUFAs in modern‐day diets: the disturbing factor for their “balanced …

AH Mariamenatu, EM Abdu - Journal of lipids, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) contain≥ 2 double‐bond desaturations within the acyl
chain. Omega‐3 (n‐3) and Omega‐6 (n‐6) PUFAs are the two known important families in …

The future of aquatic protein: implications for protein sources in aquaculture diets

K Hua, JM Cobcroft, A Cole, K Condon, DR Jerry… - One Earth, 2019 - cell.com
Approximately 70% of the aquatic-based production of animals is fed aquaculture, whereby
animals are provided with high-protein aquafeeds. Currently, aquafeeds are reliant on fish …

Microalgae as feed sources and feed additives for sustainable aquaculture: prospects and challenges

M Ma, Q Hu - Reviews in Aquaculture, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Aquaculture is an essential source of protein and essential fatty acids for humans. However,
the sustainable development of aquaculture faces numerous challenges, including a …

[HTML][HTML] Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, EPA and DHA: bridging the gap between supply and demand

DR Tocher, MB Betancor, M Sprague, RE Olsen… - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
The omega-3 (n-3) long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA), eicosapentaenoic
(EPA, 20: 5n-3) and docosahexaenoic (DHA, 22: 6n-3) acids, are well accepted as being …

Utilization of functional feed additives to produce cost‐effective, ecofriendly aquafeeds high in plant‐based ingredients

MS Hossain, BC Small, V Kumar… - Reviews in …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Fishmeals (FM) are the most superior protein sources in aquafeed. World‐wide growing
demand and limited supply of FM limit its use as sole protein sources in aquafeed and force …

[HTML][HTML] Desaturases and elongases involved in long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis in aquatic animals: From genes to functions

Ó Monroig, AC Shu-Chien, N Kabeya, DR Tocher… - Progress in lipid …, 2022 - Elsevier
Marine ecosystems are rich in “omega-3” long-chain (C 20-24) polyunsaturated fatty acids
(LC-PUFA). Their production has been historically accepted to derive mostly from marine …

[HTML][HTML] Fatty acid composition of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens)–Possibilities and limitations for modification through diet

N Ewald, A Vidakovic, M Langeland, A Kiessling… - Waste management, 2020 - Elsevier
Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens; BSFL) can convert organic wastes into a nutrient-
rich biomass suitable in animal feed, which could be a way to achieve more sustainable …

Thoughts for the future of aquaculture nutrition: realigning perspectives to reflect contemporary issues related to judicious use of marine resources in aquafeeds

GM Turchini, JT Trushenski… - North American Journal …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
In recent decades, aquaculture nutrition research has made major strides in identifying
alternatives to the use of traditional marine‐origin resources. Feed manufacturers worldwide …

Promising sources of plant-derived polyunsaturated fatty acids: A narrative review

G Rizzo, L Baroni, M Lombardo - International Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - mdpi.com
(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 …

Oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids to produce lipid mediators

WW Christie, JL Harwood - Essays in biochemistry, 2020 - portlandpress.com
The chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology and molecular biology of oxylipins (defined as a
family of oxygenated natural products that are formed from unsaturated fatty acids by …