Short description:

This book argues for the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in our diet. Omega-3 fatty acids are a must in our daily diet, as the human body cannot synthesize it. The human body is crippled in evolution; we are deprived of the genes that are needed to synthesize these vital molecules. Except for regular fish eaters, the majority of the human population does not get adequate omega-3 fatty acid in their food. Fatty acids provide a structural framework for cells, tissues, and organs, as well as the building blocks for several bioactive ingredients, and they provide a wide range of bene?ts from general improvements in health to protection against in?ammation and disease.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids discusses various sources of omega-3 fatty acid, health implications of omega-3 fatty acid intake, and remedial measures that can improve diet for those lacking in fatty acids. The book opens with a discussion of various sources of omega-3 fatty acids, such as flaxseed, milk, eggs, and marine algae. Following this, is a detailed discussion of the effect omega-3 intake has on different conditions, like pregnancy, psoriasis, aging disorders, cardiovascular events, obesity, and non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and Alzheimer?s. This much-expanded edition includes new chapters on topics such as the linoleic-to-linolenic dietary intake ratio, the role of omega-3 fatty acids in eye health, the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on metabolic syndrome and fatty liver disease, and the influence of omega-3 fatty acids on bone turnover and energy metabolism.

An indispensable text designed for nutritionists, dietitians, clinicians and health-related professionals, Omega-3 Fatty Acids presents a comprehensive assessment of the current knowledge about the nutritional effects of omega-3 fatty acids and their delivery in foods.

Long description:

This book argues for the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in our diet. Omega-3 fatty acids are a must in our daily diet, as the human body cannot synthesize it. The human body is crippled in evolution; we are deprived of the genes that are needed to synthesize these vital molecules. Except for regular fish eaters, the majority of the human population does not get adequate omega-3 fatty acid in their food. Fatty acids provide a structural framework for cells, tissues, and organs, as well as the building blocks for several bioactive ingredients, and they provide a wide range of bene?ts from general improvements in health to protection against in?ammation and disease.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids discusses various sources of omega-3 fatty acid, health implications of omega-3 fatty acid intake, and remedial measures that can improve diet for those lacking in fatty acids. The book opens with a discussion of various sources of omega-3 fatty acids, such as flaxseed, milk, eggs, and marine algae. Following this, is a detailed discussion of the effect omega-3 intake has on different conditions, like pregnancy, psoriasis, aging disorders, cardiovascular events, obesity, and non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and Alzheimer?s. This much-expanded edition includes new chapters on topics such as the linoleic-to-linolenic dietary intake ratio, the role of omega-3 fatty acids in eye health, the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on metabolic syndrome and fatty liver disease, and the influence of omega-3 fatty acids on bone turnover and energy metabolism.

An indispensable text designed for nutritionists, dietitians, clinicians and health-related professionals, Omega-3 Fatty Acids presents a comprehensive assessment of the current knowledge about the nutritional effects of omega-3 fatty acids and their delivery in foods.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Alternative Origins for Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Diet.- Chapter 2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Omega-3 Fatty Acids.- Chapter 3. Beneficial Effect of Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Psoriasis.- Chapter 4. DHA-Rich Algae Oil Is a Safe and Effective Vegetarian Source of Omega-3.- Chapter 5. Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Myocardial Infarction.- Chapter 6. Effects of Omega-3 fatty acids on metabolic syndrome and fatty liver disease.- Chapter 7. Emulsions of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Better Bioavailability and Beneficial Health Effects.- Chapter 8. Engineering long chain Omega-3 fatty acids pathway in oleaginous microbes and oilseeds.- Chapter 9. Fish Oil Fatty Acids for Aging Disorders.- Chapter 10. Flax Bio-village Concept.- Chapter 11. Fortification of Food with Omega-3 Fatty Acids.- Chapter 12. Gender Considerations and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake.- Chapter 13. Importance of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids from Marine Algae.- Chapter 14. Importance of Omega 3 fatty acids in Infants food formulations.- Chapter 15. Influence of Omega-3 fatty acids on energy metabolism and bone turnover.- Chapter 16.Interactions Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Iron.- Chapter 17. Linseed as a Functional Food for the Management of Obesity.- Chapter 18. Linseed Varietal Development in India and Approaches for Development of Genotypes with High and Low Linolenic Acid.- Chapter 19. Maternal Long-chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Pregnancy Outcome.- Chapter 20. Modulation of Immune Response by Omega-3 in Health and Disease.- Chapter 21. Microalgae as a sustainable and economic source of omega-3 fatty acids.- Chapter 22. Natural fortification of food products with omega 3 fatty acids.- Chapter 23. Omega-3 Egg.- Chapter 24. Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Alzheimer?s Disease.- Chapter 25. Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Diabetic Complications.- Chapter 26. Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Mitochondrial Functions.- Chapter 27. Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Cancer: Insight into the Mechanism of Actions in Preclinical Cancer Models.- Chapter 28. Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammatory Diseases.- Chapter 29. Omega-3 Milk.- Chapter 30. Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Hyperlipidaemias.- Chapter 31. Pharmacokinetics and Safety Profile of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.- Chapter 32. Phytopharmacology of Chia Seed Oil: A Rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids.- Chapter 33. Prevention of Oxidative Stress by Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Brain.- Chapter 34. Role of Antioxidants in Human Health.- Chapter 35. Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Eye Health.- Chapter 36. Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Cardiovascular Disorders.- Chapter 37. Role of Omega-3 fatty acid in Type 2 Diabetes- A Clinical Perspective.- Chapter 38. Role of n-3 (Omega-3) Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Postpartum Depression: Mechanisms and Implications for Prevention and Treatment.- Chapter 39. World Market of Omega-3 Fatty Acids.- Chapter 40. Therapeutic implications of Omega-3 fatty acids in CNS-neurodegenerative diseases: Reappraise the pre-clinical and clinical findings.- Chapter 41. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids attenuate oxidative stress-induced DNA damage.- Chapter 42. Phyto-resources of omega-3-fatty acids and their role in immunomodulation.