Browsing by Keyword "n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids"
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Balancing the benefits of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and the risks of methylmercury exposure from fish consumption
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2011)Fish and shellfish are widely available foods that provide important nutrients, particularly n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), to many populations globally. These nutrients, especially docosahexaenoic acid, ... -
Birthweight in a fishing community: significance of essential fatty acids and marine food contaminants
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2001)Background Marine food provides essential fatty acids that are important during pregnancy, but the benefits may be limited at high intakes and by seafood contaminants. Methods In the fishing community of the Faroe Islands, ... -
Short-Term, High-Dose Fish Oil Supplementation Increases the Production of Omega-3 Fatty Acid–Derived Mediators in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease (the OMEGA-PAD I Trial)
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2015)Background: Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) experience significant morbidity and mortality. The OMEGA-PAD I Trial, a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, addressed the hypothesis that ...