Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the predominant omega‐3 long‐chain polyunsaturated fatty
acid found in human brain and eyes. There are a number of studies in the literature showing …

Arachidonic acid (ARA, 20: 4 n-6) is an n-6 polyunsaturated 20-carbon fatty acid formed by
the biosynthesis from linoleic acid (LA, 18: 2 n-6). This review considers the essential role …

Many clinical and animal studies demonstrate the importance of long-chain polyunsaturated
fatty acids (LCPUFA) in neural development and neurodegeneration. This review will focus …

During the recent decades, awareness towards the role of essential fatty acids in human
health and disease prevention has been unremittingly increasing among people. Fish, fish …

Background: Observational studies have indicated that differences in the composition of
human milk and infant formula yield benefits in cognitive development and early growth for …

Attention to the role of n-3 long-chain fatty acids in human health and disease has been
continuously increased during recent decades. Many clinical and epidemiologic studies …

This review focuses on the metabolism of n-3 fatty acids and attempts to review the current
understanding of how the n-3 fatty acid content of neuronal membranes is regulated …

There is little doubt regarding the essential nature of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), yet the
capacity of dietary ALA to maintain adequate tissue levels of long chain n− 3 fatty acids …

Objectives. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; 22: 6 n-3) and arachidonic acid (AA; 20: 4 n-6) are
important for development of the central nervous system in mammals. There is a growth …

This review describes (from both the animal and human literature) the biological
consequences of losses in nervous system docosahexaenoate (DHA). It then concentrates …