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 …

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 …

EPA and DHA appear to be the most important n-3 fatty acids, but roles for n-3
docosapentaenoic acid are now also emerging. Intakes of EPA and DHA are usually low …

Written and edited by leading physicians, Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession,
9th Edition, offers comprehensive, dependable information and guidance in this multifaceted …

Background Although the results of many clinical studies suggest that breast-fed children
score higher on tests of cognitive function than do formula-fed children, some investigators …

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 …

Omega‐3 (n‐3) fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids that contribute to
human health and well‐being. Functionally the most important n‐3 fatty acids appear to be …

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

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Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a lipid peroxidation target in oxidative injury to retinal
pigment epithelium (RPE) and retina. Photoreceptor and synaptic membranes share the …