Role of omega-3 unsaturated acids in prevention and treatment of different diseases (part 2)

Currently, one of the most discussed issue in medicine is importance of omega-3 fatty acids for human body. There are several types of omega fatty acids: omega-9, omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated lipids. There are clear distinctions among them, both by chemical structure, and by influence on huma...

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Main Authors: M. N. Sinkova, L. K. Isakov
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Open Systems Publication 2021-06-01
Series:Лечащий Врач
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Online Access:https://journal.lvrach.ru/jour/article/view/566
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Summary:Currently, one of the most discussed issue in medicine is importance of omega-3 fatty acids for human body. There are several types of omega fatty acids: omega-9, omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated lipids. There are clear distinctions among them, both by chemical structure, and by influence on human body. It is the excess of omega-6 that leads to sluggish inflammatory process in the vascular walls, joints, heart and brain. The article covers action mechanisms and effects of omega-3 fatty acids in different diseases. The questions of correlation of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in nutrition are considered, as well as norms of consuming omega-3 fatty acids in prevention and treatment of different diseases.
ISSN:1560-5175
2687-1181