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Omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acid ratio : the scientific evidence

Studies on the evolutionary aspects of diet and molecular studies included in this volume indicate that human beings evolved on a diet that was balanced in the essential fatty acids (EFA). In fact, the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 EFA was 1/1 whereas present day diets in both developed and developing countries have a much higher ratio, between 5/1 and 50/1. Additional studies show that a high ratio of omega-6/omega-3 EFA is detrimental to health and may lead to the development of chronic diseases. Improving the dietary ratio by decreasing the omega-6 fatty acids and increasing the omega-3 fatty acids is essential for brain function and for the management of cardiovascular disease, arthritis and cancer. A ratio of 4/1 or less leads to lower dosage and to the reduction of adverse effects of drugs. This volume should be of interest to a large and varied audience of researchers in academia, industry, and government; cardiologists, geneticists, immunologists, neuroscientists, and cancer specialists; as well as nutritionists, dietitians, food scientists, agriculturists, economists and regulators
eBook, English, ©2003
Karger, Basel, ©2003
Aufsatzsammlung
1 online resource (xiii, 173 pages) : illustrations.
9783318010183, 3318010189
436147532
Preface
Importance of the Ratio of Omega-6/Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids: Evolutionary Aspects
The Importance of Omega-6/ Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio in Cell Function
Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio and Brain-Related Functions
Dietary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease: Focus on Omega-6/Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acid Balance
Effects of an Indo-Mediterranean Diet on the Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio in Patients at High Risk of Coronary Artery Disease: The Indian Paradox
Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio: The Israeli Paradox
Linoleic Acid to Alpha-Linolenic Acid Ratio. The Japan Society for Lipid Nutrition Recommends to Reduce the Intake of Linoleic Acid
Omega-6/Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Ratio and Cancer
Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Arthritis
Author Index
Subject Index
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