Dietary fatty acid source has little effect on the development of the immune system in the pyloric caeca of Atlantic salmon fry

Abstract The quality and relative amounts of dietary lipids may affect the health and growth of cultured Atlantic salmon. So far, little is known about their effects on the performance of the fish immune system during early life stages and, in particular their importance in the transition from endogenous nutrition (yolk) in the alevin stage … Read more

Therapeutic Potential of ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Human Autoimmune Diseases

REVIEW article Sec. Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Disorders Volume 10 – 2019 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2019.02241 Therapeutic Potential of ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Human Autoimmune Diseases 1The School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China 2Department of Immunology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China The recognition of ω-3 polyunsaturated acids (PUFAs) as essential fatty … Read more

Fish oil supplements reduce an infant’s chance of fighting off an infection

The use of dietary or nutritional supplements in Western countries is extensive and noticeably increasing. Their use is fostered by aggressive marketing and media reports that emphasize health benefits̶ often without supporting evidence. Fish oil pills, rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, are one of the world’s most popular dietary supplements with a market value … Read more

Omega-3 helps ward off rheumatoid arthritis

If people at risk of rheumatoid arthritis consume more omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and fish-oil supplements, they can probably decrease their chance of developing the disease, according to research published in Rheumatology. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “RA causes premature death, disability and a lower quality of life … Read more

Plant-Derived Nutraceuticals and Immune System Modulation: An Evidence-Based Overview

Plant-Derived Nutraceuticals and Immune System Modulation: An Evidence-Based Overview Abstract : 1. Introduction 2. Polysaccharides 2.1. Chemical Features 2.2. Natural Occurrence 2.3. Pharmacological Properties: Preclinical Evidence 2.4. Clinical Studies 3. Fatty Acids 3.1. Chemical Features 3.2. Natural Occurrence 3.3. Pharmacological Properties: Preclinical Evidence 3.4. Clinical Studies 4. Labdane Diterpenes 4.1. Chemical Features 4.2. Natural Occurrence … Read more

Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Immune Cells

Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Immune Cells Abstract : 1. Introduction 2. Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Macrophage Function 2.1. Regulation of the Production and Secretion of Cytokines in Macrophages by Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2.2. Effects on Macrophage Polarization by Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2.3. Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on the Phagocytic Capacity … Read more

Omega 3 fatty acids stimulate thermogenesis during torpor in the Arctic Ground Squirrel

Abstract Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) influence metabolism and thermogenesis in non-hibernators. How omega 3 PUFAs influence Arctic Ground Squirrels (AGS) during hibernation is unknown. Prior to hibernation we fed AGS chow composed of an omega 6:3 ratio approximately 1:1 (high in omega 3 PUFA, termed Balanced Diet), or an omega 6:3 ratio of … Read more