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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency Syndrome: Opportunities for Disease Prevention
Robert K. McNamara (Ed.)
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Description for Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency Syndrome: Opportunities for Disease Prevention
Hardback. Editor(s): McNamara, Robert K. Num Pages: 498 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 185 x 29. Weight in Grams: 990.
History has repeatedly taught us that diet-dependent nutrient deficiencies can cause a constellation of adverse symptoms (a syndrome) that are treatable and preventable by replacing the nutrient in the diet. Mammals are completely dependent on their diet to maintain optimal levels of long-chain omega-3 (LCn-3) fatty acids in cellular membranes throughout the body. It has been estimated that LCn-3 fatty acids in typical western diets have declined over the last century, largely being replaced by omega-6 fatty acids. Individuals residing in western countries commonly exhibit tissue and breast milk LCn-3 fatty acid levels that are substantially lower than those observed ... Read more
History has repeatedly taught us that diet-dependent nutrient deficiencies can cause a constellation of adverse symptoms (a syndrome) that are treatable and preventable by replacing the nutrient in the diet. Mammals are completely dependent on their diet to maintain optimal levels of long-chain omega-3 (LCn-3) fatty acids in cellular membranes throughout the body. It has been estimated that LCn-3 fatty acids in typical western diets have declined over the last century, largely being replaced by omega-6 fatty acids. Individuals residing in western countries commonly exhibit tissue and breast milk LCn-3 fatty acid levels that are substantially lower than those observed ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
498
Condition
New
Number of Pages
498
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781624177033
SKU
V9781624177033
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