Oxidative stress and inflammation have been recognized as important contributors to the risk
of chronic non-communicable diseases. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may regulate …

In this work we advance the hypothesis that omega-3 (ω-3) long-chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids (LCPUFAs) exhibit cytoprotective and cytotherapeutic actions contributing to a number …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Academy) that dietary fat for
the healthy adult population should provide 20% to 35% of energy, with an increased …

The current concern for fat intake in western countries has raised the question of the
individual fatty acid (FA) impact on health. This important issue has strengthened the …

Diabetes mellitus is a systemic disease with several major complications affecting both the
quality and length of life. One of these complications is periodontal disease (periodontitis) …

N-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown to have potential beneficial effects for
chronic diseases including cancer, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease …

Adipose tissue and its secreted products, adipokines, have a major role in the development
of obesity-associated metabolic derangements including Type 2 diabetes. Conversely …

ContextThe effect of fish consumption or long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid
(PUFA) intake on risk of stroke remains uncertain. ObjectiveTo examine the relation of fish …

Fatty acids, n-3 as well as n-6, are essential for normal physiological functioning and for the
health of humans and all domestic species. It is important to emphasize an adequate …

The endothelium is involved in many of the processes related to the development of
atherosclerosis, which is considered an inflammatory disease. Actually, traditional risk …