The beneficial effects of long-chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3 PUFAs)
in cardioprotection are widely known and generally accepted. In this literature review, we …

With the global increase in the epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes with a concomitant
increase in atherosclerotic disease, an investigation into the effects of various …

Fatty acids (FA) are inextricably linked with key physiological and biochemical processes
and are thus integral to proper ecosystem functioning. FA not biosynthesized effectively by …

T he low frequency of arterial thrombosis and cardiovascular disease in Greenland Inuit,
who consume much marine food, and epidemiologic evidence of an inverse relation …

Recent studies have shown that free fatty acids are associated with chronic inflammation,
which may be involved in vascular injury. The intake of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) can …

The study assessed the effect of low doses of fatty acids from fish or flaxseed oil on plasma
lipid concentrations in normal humans consuming diets with either high (0.87, n= 11) or low …

Background: Epidemiologic evidence shows an inverse relation between fish consumption
and death from ischemic heart disease. This beneficial effect is attributed to n− 3 fatty acids …

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is an organelle that primarily functions to synthesise new
proteins and degrade old proteins. Owing to the continual and variable nature of protein …

Objective: To analyse the associations between the intake of fish and marine mammals and
risk factors for cardiovascular disease, ie lipid profile, fasting blood glucose, blood pressure …

BACKGROUND: Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) was used as a surfactant in various
commercial products. In rodents, exposure to this compound induced various health effects …