Articles Related to polyunsaturated fatty acids
Researches on the Pharmacological Effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Fish oils are the most common source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), mainly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). It has been pointed out protective effects and beneficial effects of EPA on body weight reduction, heart health, blood lipid profile, cardiovascular diseases and other diseases. Based on its biological activities, EPA may be developed to a complementary and alternative medicine through further research. In this paper, the pharmacological effects of EPA were summarized by reviewing the recent related literatures.
Dietary Omega-3 Intakes in Southern African American and Southern Caucasian Women
Given the greater incidence and severity of obesity in Southern African American (SAAW) than Southern Caucasian women (SCW), it is important to determine factors contributing to this metabolic, racial disparity. Traditional Southern foods contribute to dietary patterns high in fat.
Editorial Board Members Related to polyunsaturated fatty acids
Guo-Fang Zhang
Assistant Professor
Department of Nutrition
Case Western Reserve University
United States
Department of Nutrition
Case Western Reserve University
United States