Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Keys to Nutritional HealthMahabaleshwar V. Hegde, Anand Arvind Zanwar, Sharad P. Adekar 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. |
Contents
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4 Omega3 Milk | 45 |
5 Omega3 Egg | 51 |
6 Omega3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Hyperlipidaemias | 67 |
7 World Market of Omega3 Fatty Acids | 79 |
8 Fortification of Food with Omega3 Fatty Acids | 89 |
Mechanisms and Implications for Prevention and Treatment | 267 |
23 Influence of Omega3 Fatty Acids on Bone Turnover | 284 |
24 Interactions Between Omega3 Fatty Acids and Iron | 293 |
25 Role of Omega3 Fatty Acid in Major Cardiovascular EventsA Current View | 300 |
26 Modulation of Immune Response by Omega3 in Health and Disease | 307 |
The Fundamental Implications of Imbalance and Excess Looked at from Both a Functional and an Evolutionary Perspective An Overview | 321 |
28 Bioactive Oxidised Products of Omega6 and Omega3 Excess Oxidative Stress Oxidised Dietary Intake and Antioxidant Nutrient Deficiencies in th... | 349 |
29 In a Western Dietary Context Excess Oxidised Linoleic Acid of Dietary and Endogenous Origin by OverActivation of PPAR Gamma so Immune ... | 385 |
9 Importance of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids from Marine Algae | 101 |
10 Emulsions of Omega3 Fatty Acids for Better Bioavailability and Beneficial Health Effects | 127 |
11 Omega3 Fatty Acids in Inflammatory Diseases | 140 |
Insight into the Mechanism of Actions in Preclinical Cancer Models | 157 |
13 Linseed as a Functional Food for the Management of Obesity | 172 |
14 Role of Omega3 Fatty Acids in Metabolic Syndrome | 189 |
Omega3 Ratios in Oilseeds | 203 |
16 Omega3 Fatty Acids and Diabetic Complications | 221 |
17 Omega3 Fatty Acids and Mitochondrial Functions | 228 |
18 Omega3 Fatty Acids and Alzheimers Disease | 235 |
19 Prevention of Oxidative Stress by Omega3 Fatty Acids in the Brain | 239 |
20 Role of Omega3 Fatty Acids for Eye Health | 250 |
21 DHARich Algae Oil Is a Safe and Effective Vegetarian Source of Omega3 | 263 |
30 Linoleic Acid and AlphaLinolenic Acid Have Central Roles in Brain Energy Substrate Provision Endogenous Lipid Production Immune and Repa... | 413 |
31 The Roles of Linoleic and Alphalinolenic Acid Their Oxylipins and the PPAR Alpha Delta and GammaRelated Peroxisomal Pathways on Obesity i... | 429 |
32 The Crucial Relevance of ALA and LA as Primary Peroxisomal BetaOxidation Substrates of Oxidised LA as the Primary Endogenous Activator of... | 451 |
33 Effects of Omega3 Fatty Acids in Myocardial Infarction | 464 |
34 Alternative Origins for Omega3 Fatty Acids in the Diet | 475 |
35 Maternal Longchain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Pregnancy Outcome | 487 |
36 Role of Antioxidants in Human Health | 500 |
37 Role of Omega3 Fatty Acids in Cardiovascular Disorders | 513 |
38 Beneficial Effect of LongChain Omega3 Fatty Acids in Psoriasis | 531 |
39 Pharmacokinetics and Safety Profile of Omega3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids | 541 |
40 Fish Oil Fatty Acids for Aging Disorders | 585 |
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