Omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acids (ω-9 MUFAs) are a group of unsaturated fatty acids
with a unique double bond in the 9th position at the end of the methyl group terminal, having …

The very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)(C18–C22) and n3 Omega PUFAs
are apparently widely accepted as a part of modern nutrition because of their beneficial …

Several sources of information suggest that man evolved on a diet with a ratio of ω6 to ω3
fatty acids of∼ 1 whereas today this ratio is∼ 10: 1 to 20–25: 1, indicating that Western diets …

Long-chain, highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA) of the omega-3 (o-3 or n-3) family include
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), and docosahexaenoic acid …

Good health has been linked with healthy diet. N-3 fatty acids are required for proper
functioning of many physiological systems. There is a large body of evidence documenting …

Abstract Omega-3 fatty acids (ω-3 FAs) are essential fatty acids with diverse biological
effects in human health and disease. Reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is a …

The health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (n-3) are well-known to scientific, clinical, and
industry experts, with research examining effects on almost every body system and for …

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) include α-linolenic acid (ALA; 18: 3 ω-3),
stearidonic acid (SDA; 18: 4 ω-3), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; 20: 5 ω-3) …

The current Western diet is very high in omega-6 fatty acids (the ratio of omega-6 to-omega-
3 fatty acids ranges between 10–30: 1) because of the recommendation to substitute …

This chapter describes nutritional and biochemical aspects of omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acids,
their effects on outcomes related to human health and disease, and the underlying …