The health benefits of fish oil, and its omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid content,
have attracted much scientific attention in the last four decades. Fish oils that contain higher …

The marine environment represents a relatively untapped source of functional ingredients
that can be applied to various aspects of food processing, storage, and fortification …

Aspirin (ASA) is unique among current therapies because it acetylates cyclooxygenase
(COX)-2 enabling the biosynthesis of R-containing precursors of endogenous …

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is essential for the growth and functional development of the
brain in infants. DHA is also required for maintenance of normal brain function in adults. The …

Objective: To compare risk of myocardial infarction associated with smoking in men and
women, taking into consideration differences in smoking behaviour and a number of …

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) with 22-carbons and 6 double bonds is the extreme example
of an ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). DHA has strong medical implications since its …

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22: 6) is highly enriched in brain, synapses, and retina and
is a major ω-3 fatty acid. Deficiencies in this essential fatty acid are reportedly associated …

Typical omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) are docosahexaenoic acid and
eicosapentaenoic acid in the form of fish oils and α linolenic acid from flaxseed oil …

Animal studies suggest that the 2 major ω3 fatty acids found in fish, eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may have differential effects on blood pressure …

Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements presents peer-reviewed, objective entries that
rigorously examine the most significant scientific research on basic chemical, preclinical …