The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Diets

Journal of the American College of Nutrition

Volumn 34, Issue , 2015, Pages 42-47

  Gomez Candela, C ^a   Roldan Puchalt, M C ^a   Palma Milla, S ^a   Lopez Plaza, B ^a   Bermejo, L ^a  

^a HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO LA PAZ   (Spain)

Author keywords

cardiovascular disease prevention; omega 3 and behavior; omega 3 and cardiovascular disease; omega 3 and pregnancy; omega 3 fatty acids; omega 3 supplements

Indexed keywords

LINOLENIC ACID; OMEGA 3 FATTY ACID; TRIACYLGLYCEROL; HEAVY METAL;

ARTICLE; BREAST CANCER; CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE; CLINICAL TRIAL (TOPIC); FISH; HEART REINFARCTION; HUMAN; INCIDENCE; INFLAMMATION; INSULIN SENSITIVITY; MATERNAL WELFARE; MENTAL DISEASE; NEOPLASM; PREGNANCY; RISK FACTOR; SCORING SYSTEM; DIET; DIET THERAPY; DIETARY SUPPLEMENT; FEEDING BEHAVIOR; FOOD; FOOD ANALYSIS;

DIET; DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS; FATTY ACIDS, OMEGA-3; FOOD; FOOD ANALYSIS; FOOD HABITS; HUMANS; MENTAL DISORDERS; METALS, HEAVY;

EID: 84942091605     PISSN: 07315724     EISSN: 15411087     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07315724.2015.1080111     Document Type: Article

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