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Showing 1 to 20 of 35 for “"Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids"”.
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Enhancing the production of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in marine diatoms
The primary producers of essential omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are marine microalgae, which form the base of the aquatic food web. One alternative source of our ever diminishing stocks of fish and fish oil is via the cultivation of these microorganisms. Unfortunately, these microalgae, of …
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Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids utilization in growing pigs fed flaxseed containing diets
… (AC) of 18:3n-3 to n-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA) in growing female pigs, using the mass balance approach (serial slaughter). Oxidation of 18:3n-3 was determined directly based on feeding U-13C-18:3n-3 and appearance of 13C in expired breath. Growth performance, composition of …
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Producing Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids from Biodiesel Waste Glycerol by Microalgae Fermentation
… irregulare</i> which are prolific producers of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids have many beneficially effects on treating human diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and neurological disorders. In addition, the omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) …
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The effects of feed supplemented with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on cultured abalone
The long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFA) are associated with a broad range of health benefits including reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, arthritis and certain cancers. In addition, they have also been found to play a role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s …
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Effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on inflammatory biomarkers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
… & management. Dietary supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 PUFAs) may be effective therapeutically in patient COPD. Aim: To determine the plasma basal level of inflammatory biomarkers in the study population, to determine the inflammatory biomarkers release from …
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Modulation of macrophage tumor necrosis factor-alpha production by omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, eicosanoids, and calcium
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Feeding Female Growing Rats Different Sources of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Affects Lung Fatty Acid Composition and Gene Expression
… which increase the risk of lung damage. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), found in different dietary sources, regulate the expression of various genes involved in eicosanoid production and oxidative stability.;Objective: to determine whether providing different sources of …
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Use of Biodiesel-Derived Crude Glycerol for the Production of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids by the Microalga Schizochytrium limacinum
… producer of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid with proven beneficial effects on treating human diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and Alzheimer's. The first part of this study provided "proof-of-concept" that Schizochytrium limacinum was …
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Lipoxygenase activity in menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus) and its contribution to oxidation of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in menhaden oil
… in the United States. Due to a high amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids which are highly susceptible to autoxidation, menhaden oil deteriorates rapidly, leading to objectionable off-odors and off-flavors. The purpose of this study was to investigate if the enzyme lipoxygenase is present in …
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Investigating Feeding Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and/or Soy Protein Isolate to Female pck Rats on Polycystic Kidney Disease and Related Complications
… and growth and to enhance bone mass. Dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA's) have anti-inflammatory properties. Dietary n-3 PUFAs have been shown to reduce PKD severity and may attenuate bone loss and PLD severity. Therefore, the objectives of this thesis was to investigate …
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Subjective wellbeing in healthy, community-dwelling, older adults: measurement operationalisations and examination of folate, vitamin B12, homocysteine and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids as potential predictors.
… placebo-controlled RCT to investigate whether omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 LC PUFA) supplementation was able to predict any observed change in the trajectory of SWB over 18-months in older people. n-3 LC PUFAs have been implicated in several mood disorders; deficient …
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The Effects of Feeding Growing Female Rats Different Sources of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Lipogenic Gene Expression and Lipid Metabolism in Liver and Adipose Tissues
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) consumption has increased through diet and supplementation due to reports of health benefits. The objective of this study was to determine whether different n-3 PUFA sources play a role in lipid metabolism by altering lipogenic gene expression, serum …
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THE ROLE OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS IN DETERMINING MONOCYTE AND MACROPHAGE PHENOTYPES IN EXPERIMENTAL ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, primarily eicosapentaenoate (EPA) and docosahexaenoate (DHA), attenuate chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis. However, fatty fish, the richest dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids, is consumed in low quantities in the U.S. Therefore, we sought to …
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The anabolic and anti-catabolic effects of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on functional muscular outcomes.
Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFAs) are associated with multiple benefits, primarily related to cognitive and cardiovascular health. Recently, LC n-3 PUFAs, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have received considerable attention from the athletic …
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The effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and transcranial direct current stimulation on plasma cytokines
… of this study was to examine the effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) and Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), on plasma inflammatory cytokines as an assessment of potential neuro inflammation. Migraine is a common disabling brain disorder influencing physical, …
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Les effets de traitements aux acides gras polyinsatures omega-3 a longue chaine sur la secretion d'adiponectine de preadipocytes humains differencies
The beneficial effect of long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCn-3PUFA) on adiponectin levels has been observed in several animal and human studies after dietary treatment. The purpose of this study was to observe the effect of LCn-3PUFA on the secretion of adiponectin in differentiated …
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Polinesočiųjų riebalų rūgščių ir žuvų taukų maisto papildų vartojimo paplitimas tarp Vilniaus universiteto studentų /
Aim: To determine the prevalence of polyunsaturated fatty acid and fish oil supplementation among Vilnius University students. Objectives: To determine the awareness of polyunsaturated fatty acids and fish oil supplements among Vilnius University students. To determine the consumption patterns of …
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Impacts of maternal dietary fat intake on fetal development in an ovine model
… and disease risk trajectory. Intake of dietary fatty acids has been a major focus in the biomedical and epidemiological literature given concerns about the adverse effects of excessive fat intake on cardiometabolic risk and the putative health benefits of supplementing specific fats such as …
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Effects of Xanthan/Locust Bean Gum Mixtures on the Physicochemical Properties and Oxidative Stability of Whey Protein Stabilized Oil-In-Water Emulsions
… evidence shows that dietary intake of the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is beneficial to human health. Fish oil is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. However, fish oil with high levels of omega-3 PUFA is very susceptible to oxidative deterioration during storage. The objective of …
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Microencapsulation of an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid source with polysaccharides for food applications
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω3 PUFAs) provide important health benefits, but dietary consumption is low. Supplementing foods with ω3 PUFAs is of interest, but intervention strategies are necessary to preserve the integrity of these unstable compounds. Microencapsulation of ω3 PUFA sources …
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