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

The relationship between lutein and zeaxanthin and visual and cognitive health throughout
the lifespan is compelling. There is a variety of evidence to support a role for lutein and …

EPA and DHA appear to be the most important n-3 fatty acids, but roles for n-3
docosapentaenoic acid are now also emerging. Intakes of EPA and DHA are usually low …

Attention to the role of n-3 long-chain fatty acids in human health and disease has been
continuously increased during recent decades. Many clinical and epidemiologic studies …

Omega‐3 (n‐3) fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids that contribute to
human health and well‐being. Functionally the most important n‐3 fatty acids appear to be …

Abstract Docosahexaenoic acid (C22: 6n-3, DHA) is a long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid
of marine origin fundamental for the formation and function of the nervous system …

This paper reviews current knowledge on the role of the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids (LC-PUFA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22: 6n-3) and arachidonic acid (AA, 20: 4n …

Essential fatty acids (EFAs), linoleic acid (LA), and α‐linolenic acid (ALA) are essential for
humans, and are freely available in the diet. Hence, EFA deficiency is extremely rare in …

Omega-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), especially long-chain eicosapentaenoic
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) fatty acids, exert a strong positive influence on human …

Various organizations worldwide have made dietary recommendations for eicosapentaenoic
acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and fish intake that are primarily for coronary …