fatty acids

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fatty acids

Chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms forming molecules that are the basic building blocks of fats.

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Scientists looked for markers including carotenoids (antioxidants, which reduce disease), isoflavones (anti-inflammatories), enterolactone (which breaks down plant-based foods in the gut flora), saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and vitamins.

Vegan Diet Is Healthiest for Lowering Disease Risk

Higher levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the blood is associated with a lower risk of several chronic diseases, according to research published online Oct.

Omega-3s in Seafood May Reduce Chronic Disease Risk

[USA], Nov 16 (ANI): According to a study, pregnant women should increase the intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) to reduce the risk of premature births.

Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce risk of premature birth

Chan School of Public Health in Boston, and colleagues reviewed the evidence relating to the impact of long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from seafood consumption on clinical cardiovascular events.

The oil of sunflower contains more polyunsaturated fatty acids and many other molecules that are responsible for the different health benefits of sunflower oil.

Effect of Locally Manufactured Niger Seed Oil on Lipid Profile Compared to Imported Palm and Sunflower Oils on Rat Models

Cardioprotective mechanism of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. J Cardiol.

The effect of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs

Depending on the nature of the structural chemistry of these chains, fatty acid can be categorized as saturated or unsaturated; the unsaturated fatty acids can be further classified into monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Bioengineered Plants Can Be a Useful Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) also provide essential fats that your body needs but can't produce itself, such as the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.

Filled hydrogel microspheres may be useful for encapsulating PUFAs

Adopting a healthy diet is considered a key factor in reducing the risk of heart attack, and many studies have suggested that including omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids as part of such a diet is particularly beneficial for heart health.

Omega-3 fatty acids reduce risk of heart attack death

Previous studies have suggested links between poor sleep and low blood levels of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC- PUFAs), among infants and in children and adults with behavior or learning difficulties.

Fish compound hooks better sleep

In an article published in the Journal of Nutrition, Ilse Reinders and colleagues report an association between higher plasma phospholipid omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and lower pulse wave velocity, a measure of arterial stiffness which, when increased, has been correlated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease and related mortality.