Abstract Recently, omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) have
gained substantial interest due to their specific structure and biological functions. Humans …

Raman spectra of 35 lipids are presented and analyzed in this work. Selected compounds,
ie saturated/unsaturated fatty acids, triacylglycerols, cholesterol, cholesteryl esters and …

Flaxseed is emerging as an important functional food ingredient because of its rich contents
of α-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3 fatty acid), lignans, and fiber. Flaxseed oil, fibers and flax …

There is currently much interest in phytochemicals as bioactive molecules of food.
Functional foods are an emerging field in food science due to their increasing popularity …

The health and wellness of human beings is largely dictated by the consumption of nutritious
foods. Various studies have linked foods as helpful in combating a number of degenerative …

Flaxseed cake is a low value, a protein-rich by-product of flaxseed oil pressing companies.
Flaxseed oil has been known as a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and has been widely …

Highlights•Flax compounds; linatine, cyanogenic glycosides, Cd and mucilage are
discussed.•The difficulty in attributing bioactivity to flaxseed compounds is discussed.•A …

Flaxseed is one of the most important oilseed crops for industrial as well as food, feed, and
fiber purposes. Almost every part of the flaxseed plant is utilized commercially, either directly …

Herbs have been used as food and for medicinal purposes for centuries. Research interest
has focused on various herbs that possess hypolipidemic, antiplatelet, antitumor, or immune …

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide.
The inclusion of functional foods and natural health products in the diet are gaining …