Dietary omega-3 fatty acids aid in the modulation of inflammation and metabolic health

This article focuses on the role of omega-3 fatty acids as precursors for lipid signaling molecules known as oxylipins. Although omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial in autoimmune disorders, inflammatory diseases and heart disease, they are generally underrepresented in the American diet. A literature...

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Main Authors: J. Bruce German, Bruce Hammock, Natalie Telis, Angela M. Zivkovic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 2011-07-01
Series:California Agriculture
Online Access:http://calag.ucanr.edu/archive/?article=ca.v065n03p106