The influence of nutrition has the potential to substantially affect physical function and body
metabolism. Particular attention has been focused on omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids …

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential fatty acid and the substrate for the synthesis of
longer-chain, more unsaturated ω-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) …

We reviewed available evidence for cardiovascular effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid
(PUFA) consumption, focusing on long chain (seafood) n-3 PUFA, including their principal …

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Background Experimental data suggest that long-chain n–3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
found in fish have antiarrhythmic properties, and a randomized trial suggested that dietary …

Chronic imbalance of the autonomic nervous system is a prevalent and potent risk factor for
adverse cardiovascular events, including mortality. Although not widely recognized by …

Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) have effects on diverse physiological processes
impacting normal health and chronic diseases, such as the regulation of plasma lipid levels …

Because of their characteristic living environments, marine organisms produce a variety of
lipids. Fatty acids constitute the essential part of triglycerides and wax esters, which are the …

Compelling evidence exists for the cardioprotective benefits resulting from consumption of
fatty acids from fish oils, EPA (20: 5n-3) and DHA (22: 6n-3). EPA and DHA alter membrane …

The contribution of dietary trans fatty acids (TFAs) on the risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD)
has recently gained further support due to the results from large, prospective, population …