Abstract Linoleic acid (LA)(n− 6) and α-linolenic acid (ALA)(n− 3) are essential fatty acids
(EFAs) as they cannot be synthesized by humans or other higher animals. In the human …

Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease with increasing incidence and mortality and
represents one of the most common cancer types worldwide. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one contributor to death in the United States
and worldwide. A risk factor for CVD is high serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL …

Lower incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the Greenland Inuit, Northern Canada
and Japan has been attributed to their consumption of seafood rich in long chain omega-3 …

Tree nuts, complete functional foods, contain macro-and micronutrients of high biological
value. These bioactive compounds have a synergistic effect in preventing and delaying …

In 2016, the first worldwide n3 PUFA status map was published using the Omega-3 Index
(O3I) as standard biomarker. The O3I is defined as the percentage of EPA+ DHA in red …

Abstract The American Heart Association suggests that consuming ω-6 fatty acids (5–10% of
total energy) can prevent cardiovascular disease by improving lipoprotein profiles. However …

The role of fatty acids (FAs) in inflammation and in the related chronic diseases has been
demonstrated. However, there is a lack of consistent and agreed knowledge about the role …

Marine fish species are an important source of biologically valuable proteins, fats, fat-soluble
vitamins, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, but they are also susceptible to pollutants …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one contributor to death in the United States
and worldwide. Lipid risk markers for CVD include high serum concentrations of total …