Volume 24 - Issue 1
Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids sources and health benefits – A Review
Deeksheetha P, Anitha M, *Dhanraj Ganapathy
Abstract
Omega-3 fatty acids are poly unsaturated fatty acids. The fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are helpful in development, cardiovascular function, and Alzheimer’s disease. However, because our bodies do not efficiently produce some omega-3 fatty acids from marine sources, it is necessary to obtain adequate amounts through fish and fish-oil products.EPA and DHA, when deficient may affect many aspects of cardiovascular function including inflammation, peripheral artery disease, major coronary artery disease.
Paper Details
Volume: Volume 24
Issues: Issue 1
Keywords: Omega-3 fatty acids,Omega-6 fatty acids,Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids[PUFA], alpha linolenic acid [ALA], eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA], and docosahexaenoic acid, cardio vascular disease, essential fatty acids.
Year: 2020
Month: January
Pages: 7842-7851