Omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid and their mechanisms of action on apolipoprotein B-containing lipoproteins in humans: a review
Abstract Background Epidemiological and genetic studies suggest that elevated triglyceride (TG)-rich lipoprotein levels in the circulation increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Prescription formulations of omega-3 fatty acids (OM3FAs), mainly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic ac...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Lipids in Health and Disease |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-017-0541-3 |