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Products based on omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and health effects

  • Omer Halisdemir Universitesi
  • Aksaray University

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Abstract

The potential role of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in preventing cardiovascular (CV) disease has been studied for decades. Docosaexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) are known to be most important ω-3 PUFAs for their beneficial roles in human health. The American Heart Association has recommended a comparatively higher daily dosage of 500 mg of ω-3 PUFA for healthy adults. Therefore, demand for ω-3 PUFA enriched fish oil has shown a steady increase during the recent year. Thus, the extraction of ω-3 enriched oils from fish and fish by-products gained tremendous importance. In this chapter, sources and benefits of ω-3 PUFAs on human health and the extraction methods of omega-3 fatty acids are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Role of Alternative and Innovative Food Ingredients and Products in Consumer Wellness
PublisherElsevier
Pages197-212
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9780128164532
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2019

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Fatty acids
  • Food ingredients
  • Liquid chromatography
  • Supercritical fluid chromatography
  • ω-3 PUFAs

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