Human milk is uniquely optimized for the needs of the develo** infant. Its composition is
complex and dynamic, driven primarily by maternal genetics, and to a lesser extent by diet …

Many clinical and animal studies demonstrate the importance of long-chain polyunsaturated
fatty acids (LCPUFA) in neural development and neurodegeneration. This review will focus …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned
vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS), which is characterized by insulin resistance, high blood
glucose, obesity, and dyslipidemia, is known to increase the risk of dementia accompanied …

The intake of linoleic acid (LA) has increased dramatically in the standard American diet. LA
is generally promoted as supporting human health, but there exists controversy regarding …

The central nervous system (CNS) has the highest concentration of lipids in the organism
after adipose tissue. Among these lipids, the brain is particularly enriched with …

In this review, we focus on lifestyle changes, especially dietary habits, that are at the basis of
chronic systemic low grade inflammation, insulin resistance and Western diseases. Our …

During pregnancy and/or lactation, maternal nutrition is related to the adequate
development of the fetus, newborn and future adult, likely by modifications in fetal …

The aim of this review is to evaluate the effects of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids (n-3 LCPUFA) supplementation in pregnant and lactating women and infants during …

Human milk is considered to be the ideal food for infants. Accurate, representative, and up-to-
date nutrient composition data of human milk are crucial for the management of infant …