Omega-3 Fatty Acids (eBook)

Chemistry, Dietary Sources and Health Effects

Wasim Khan (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: PDF

2013
269 Seiten
Nova Science Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-62948-524-9 (ISBN)

Infos

There has been an exponential increase in the amount of research on the relationship between Omega-3 fatty acids and human health over the past two decades. This book focuses on developing information on these newly recognized key components of omega-3-fatty acid research. This authoritative volume brings about a perspective to understanding the recent developments in omega-3-fatty acid research by going beyond presenting only a summary of the research literature. It discusses the limitations, points of agreement, and areas of conflicting or inconclusive data. Readers will gain a current understanding of issues such as the importance of omega-3 fatty acids to health; the ways in which they are essential to human growth and development; their contribution to the prevention or amelioration of various diseases; and their quality and shelf life when used as dietary supplements. With a comprehensive review and discussion of current research, this volume is an invaluable resource for all researchers working in this field. It will be a comprehensive reference for nutritionists, dieticians, and health educators alike.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.3.2014
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Biochemie / Molekularbiologie
• ISBN-10: 1-62948-524-1 / 1629485241
• ISBN-13: 978-1-62948-524-9 / 9781629485249