Pork as a Source of Omega-3 (n-3) Fatty Acids

Pork as a Source of Omega-3 (n-3) Fatty Acids

Pork is the most widely eaten meat in the world, but typical feeding practices give it a high omega-6 (n-6) to omega-3 (n-3) fatty acid ratio and make it a poor source of n-3 fatty acids. Feeding pigs n-3 fatty acids can increase their contents in pork, and in countries where label claims are permit...

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Main Authors: Michael E.R. Dugan, Payam Vahmani, Tyler D. Turner, Cletos Mapiye, Manuel Juárez, Nuria Prieto, Angela D. Beaulieu, Ruurd T. Zijlstra, John F. Patience, Jennifer L. Aalhus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
pig
pork
n-3
omega-3
LNA
ETA
EPA
DHA
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/4/12/1956

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