Titolo: Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Keys to Nutritional Health

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Springer

Anno

2017

Pagine

610

ISBN

9783319404561

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This volume argues for the importance of essential nutrients in our diet. Over the last two decades there has been an explosion of research on the relationship of Omega-3 fatty acids and the importance of antioxidants to human health. Expert authors discuss the importance of a diet rich in Omega-3 Fatty acids for successful human growth and development and for the prevention of disease. Chapters highlight their contribution to the prevention and amelioration of a wide range of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, obesity, mental health and bone health.
An indispensable text designed for nutritionists, dietitians, clinicians and health related professionals, Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Keys to Nutritional Health presents a comprehensive assessment of the current knowledge about the nutritional effects of Omega-3 fatty acids and their delivery in foods.

Nutrition, Life, Disease, and Death

Hegde, Mahabaleshwar V. (et al.)

Pages 1-10
Flax Bio-village Concept

Hegde, Mahabaleshwar V. (et al.)

Pages 11-20
Status Paper on Linseed/Flax Agriculture

Singh, P. K.

Pages 21-44
Omega-3 Milk

Zanwar, Anand Arvind (et al.)

Pages 45-50
Omega-3 Egg

Panse, Manohar L. (et al.)

Pages 51-66

Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Hyperlipidaemias

Ferguson, J. J. A. (et al.)

Pages 67-78
World Market of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Panse, Manohar L. (et al.)

Pages 79-88
Fortification of Food with Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Panse, Manohar L. (et al.)

Pages 89-100
Importance of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids from Marine Algae

Zárate, Rafael (et al.)

Pages 101-126
Emulsions of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Better Bioavailability and Beneficial Health Effects

Puranik, Sarang S.

Pages 127-139
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammatory Diseases

Mir, Salma Mukhtar (et al.)

Pages 141-155
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Cancer: Insight into the Mechanism of Actions in Preclinical Cancer Models

Joshi, Asavari A. (et al.)

Pages 157-171
Linseed as a Functional Food for the Management of Obesity

Shafie, Siti Raihanah (et al.)

Pages 173-187
Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Metabolic Syndrome

Huerta, Ana Elsa (et al.)

Pages 189-202
Balancing Omega-6: Omega-3 Ratios in Oilseeds

Chirmade, Tejas P. (et al.)

Pages 203-220
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Diabetic Complications

Mali, A. V. (et al.)

Pages 221-227
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Mitochondrial Functions

Katyare, Surendra S. (et al.)

Pages 229-233
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Alzheimer’s Disease

Devkar, Santosh D. (et al.)

Pages 235-238
Prevention of Oxidative Stress by Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Brain

Farooqui, Akhlaq A. (et al.)

Pages 239-249
Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Eye Health

Georgiou, Tassos (et al.)

Pages 251-261
DHA-Rich Algae Oil Is a Safe and Effective Vegetarian Source of Omega-3

Doughman, Scott (et al.)

Pages 263-266
Role of n-3 (Omega-3) Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Postpartum Depression: Mechanisms and Implications for Prevention and Treatment

Levant, Beth

Pages 267-283
Influence of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Bone Turnover

Díaz-Castro, Javier (et al.)

Pages 285-291
Interactions Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Iron

Ochoa, Julio J. (et al.)

Pages 293-299
Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Major Cardiovascular Events—A Current View

Wen, Yanting (et al.)

Pages 301-305

Modulation of Immune Response by Omega-3 in Health and Disease

Gangal, Sudha

Pages 307-320
The Linoleic-to-Linolenic Dietary Intake Ratio: The Fundamental Implications of Imbalance and Excess Looked at from Both a Functional and an Evolutionary Perspective: An Overview

Brown, Robert Andrew

Pages 321-348
Bioactive Oxidised Products of Omega-6 and Omega-3, Excess Oxidative Stress, Oxidised Dietary Intake and Antioxidant Nutrient Deficiencies, in the Context of a Modern Diet

Brown, Robert Andrew

Pages 349-383
In a Western Dietary Context Excess Oxidised Linoleic Acid of Dietary and Endogenous Origin by Over-Activation of PPAR Gamma so Immune and Inflammatory Pathways, and through Cardiolipin Damage, Increases Cardiovascular Risk

Brown, Robert Andrew

Pages 385-412
Linoleic Acid and Alpha-Linolenic Acid Have Central Roles in Brain Energy Substrate Provision, Endogenous Lipid Production, Immune and Repair Function, via Peroxisomal Beta-Oxidation-Related Pathways?

Brown, Robert Andrew

Pages 413-428
The Roles of Linoleic and Alpha-linolenic Acid, Their Oxylipins and the PPAR Alpha-, Delta- and Gamma-Related Peroxisomal Pathways on Obesity in the Context of a “Western” Diet

Brown, Robert Andrew

Pages 429-449
The Crucial Relevance of ALA and LA as Primary Peroxisomal Beta-Oxidation Substrates, of Oxidised LA as the Primary Endogenous Activator of PPAR Gamma, and Energy Deficit as the Primary Activator of PPAR Alpha

Brown, Robert Andrew

Pages 451-463
Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Myocardial Infarction

Lee, Sang Yeoup (et al.)

Pages 465-473
Alternative Origins for Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Diet

Lenihan-Geels, Georgia (et al.)

Pages 475-486
Maternal Long-chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Pregnancy Outcome

Khaire, Amrita (et al.)

Pages 487-499
Role of Antioxidants in Human Health

Manivannan, Jeganathan (et al.)

Pages 501-512
Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Cardiovascular Disorders

Peter, Soumia (et al.)

Pages 513-530
Beneficial Effect of Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Psoriasis

Rahman, Mahfoozur (et al.)

Pages 531-540
Pharmacokinetics and Safety Profile of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

Tamargo, Juan (et al.)

Pages 541-584
Fish Oil Fatty Acids for Aging Disorders

Veigas, Jyothi Maria (et al.)

Pages 585-598