Metabolic endotoxemia, commonly derived from gut dysbiosis, is a primary cause of chronic low grade inflammation that underlies many chronic diseases. Here we show that mice fed a diet high in omega-6 fatty acids exhibit higher levels of metabolic endotoxemia and systemic low-grade inflammation, while transgenic conversion of tissue omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids dramatically reduces endotoxemi...

Background & Aim: Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.), belongs to the Portulacaceace family, grows in many parts of Iran. Results of previous studies were indicated purslane is a rich source of essential fatty acids of omega-3 and omega-6.  Portulaca oleracea is a widespread weed, being the eighth common plants of the world. The Aim of current study was to compare the essential f...

dog rose (rosa canina l.) is a wild native species in iran, with a significant genetic diversity. the purpose of this research was to study quantitative and qualitative characteristics of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids dog rose ecotypes in five habitats of isfahan province in 2014-2015. oil was extracted from seeds by using soxhlet apparatus; the fatty acid composition of oil was charact...

Omega-3 fatty acids from marine and plant sources provide a wide range of benefits in several human health conditions. In vivo studies indicate that omega-3 fatty acids influence the course of several human diseases, including those that involve abnormal immune function, mental disorders, and genetic abnormalities in lipid metabolism. Omega-3 fatty acids are taken up by virtually all body cells...

In the OMEGA study on patients after myocardial infarction, 1 the anticipated statistical power of 80% was not reached, which was attributed to the low incidence of sudden cardiac death in patients receiving current guideline-adjusted medical treatment. To detect an improvement of clinical outcome by omega-3 fatty acids, it is considered important to focus on patients with poor heart function. ...

the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of glycogenic diets supplemented with different poly unsaturated fatty acids on reproductive performance of iran black ewes in two different managing programs. ewes were allocated in two different groups; group a (n = 75) and group b (n = 25). ewes from group a were stopped from suckling followed by introducing to the rams on days 80 and 90, resp...

We sought to examine the association between maternal erythrocyte omega-3, omega-6 and trans fatty acids and risk of preeclampsia. We conducted a case-control study of 170 women with proteinuric, pregnancy-induced hypertension and 185 normotensive pregnant women who delivered at Harare Maternity Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe. We measured erythrocyte omega-3, omega-6 and trans fatty acid as the per...

In the past decade or so, scientists have recognized the importance of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LCFA) during pregnancy and early developmental life of the newborn child. Research shows that adequate levels of omega-3 fatty acids enhance development of the fetal and infant brain and may improve cognitive development, visual acuity, hand eye coordination and attention s...

OBJECTIVES The importance of essential fatty acids, in particular the omega-3 family, in the central nervous system development of newborns is well documented. The flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) is considered one of the best vegetable sources of omega-3 fatty acids. The influence of omega-3 fatty acids from flaxseed on the brain development of newborn rats was evaluated. MATERIAL AND METHODS ...