Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as food supplements from marine fishes of Tuba Island, Langkawi, Malaysia
Fish lipids are well known to be rich in long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These fatty acids play a vital role in human nutrition, disease preventaion, and health promotion. In addition, DHA and arachidonic acid (AA),...
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| Language: | English |
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2009
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/16619/1/Omega_3.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/16619/ |
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| Summary: | Fish lipids are well known to be rich in long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These fatty acids play a vital role in human nutrition, disease preventaion, and health promotion. In addition, DHA and arachidonic acid (AA), an PUFA, are structural components.... |
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