Physiological importance of ω-3/ω-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids in man. An overview of still unresolved and controversial questions
- 1 February 1991
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences
- Vol. 47 (2) , 172-178
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01945421
Abstract
The ‘essentiality’ of (ω-6) and (ω-3) fatty acids in mammals is well known. Nevertheless, some important points remain unclear concerning their implication in physiology. After a short discussion about the definition of essential fatty acids deficiency, this brief overview deals with some of these points, pointing out some of the unresolved questions. Different subjects are approached concerning the (ω-6) and (ω-3) fatty acids metabolism: desaturases, eicosanoids, production, as well as some of their metabolic effects on cell membranes, intestinal function, glucose and lipid metabolism, haemorheology.Keywords
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