| Importance of n-3 fatty acids in health and disease. | |
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PMID: 10617967 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In the past 2 decades, views about dietary n-3 fatty acids have moved from speculation about their functions to solid evidence that they are not only essential nutrients but also may favorably modulate many diseases. Docosahexaenoic acid (22:6n-3), which is a vital component of the phospholipids of cellular membranes, especially in the brain and retina, is necessary for their proper functioning. n-3 Fatty acids favorably affect atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, inflammatory disease, and perhaps even behavioral disorders. The 38 articles in this supplement document the importance of n-3 fatty acids in both health and disease. |
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Authors:
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W E Connor |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of clinical nutrition Volume: 71 ISSN: 0002-9165 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Clin. Nutr. Publication Date: 2000 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-02-04 Completed Date: 2000-02-04 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376027 Medline TA: Am J Clin Nutr Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 171S-5S Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Clinical Nutrition, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR 97201, USA. connorw@ohsu.wpol |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Cardiovascular Diseases
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prevention & control* Docosahexaenoic Acids / metabolism Eicosapentaenoic Acid / metabolism Fatty Acids, Essential / metabolism, physiology Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / metabolism, physiology* Female Fish Oils / metabolism* Humans Infant Infant Food* Male Milk, Human / metabolism, physiology Pregnancy alpha-Linolenic Acid / metabolism, physiology |
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DK-29930/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS; RR00334/RR/NCRR NIH HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Fatty Acids, Essential; 0/Fatty Acids, Omega-3; 0/Fish Oils; 1553-41-9/Eicosapentaenoic Acid; 25167-62-8/Docosahexaenoic Acids; 463-40-1/alpha-Linolenic Acid |
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Am J Clin Nutr. 2000 Nov;72(5):1241
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