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 …

A large body of evidence supports the cardioprotective effects of the long-chain omega-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic …

A long-standing association exists between elevated triglyceride levels and cardiovascular
disease*(CVD). 1, 2 However, the extent to which triglycerides directly promote CVD or …

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 …

Essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have profound effects on brain development
and function. Abnormalities of PUFA status have been implicated in neuropsychiatric …

Omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) reduce postprandial triacylglycerol (TG) concentrations. This
study was undertaken to determine whether this effect was due to reduced production or …

For many years, clinical and animal studies on polyunsaturated n-3 fatty acids (PUFAs),
especially those from marine oil, eicosapentaenoic acid (20: 5, n-3) and docosahexaenoic …

Our aim was to study the effects of increased dietary intake of α-linolenic acid (ALA),
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on serum lipids and LDL fatty …

Background Supplementation of the diet with fish oil, which is rich in the long-chain n− 3
polyunsaturated fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) …

Background Epidemiological and genetic studies suggest that elevated triglyceride (TG)-rich
lipoprotein levels in the circulation increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Prescription …