Essays about: "LC-PUFA"

Found 3 essays containing the word LC-PUFA.

1. 1. Is omega-3 from algae a good substitute to fish oil – in human nutrition?

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Maria Pia Karlsson Rattenni; [2022]
   Keywords : omega-3; EPA; DHA; algae oil; fish oil; fish oil substitute; PUFA; LC-PUFA; human nutrition; health benefits; algae as n-3 source;

   Abstract : Polyunsaturated fatty acids have been proven to be important for human health, especially the omega 3 and 6. Humans cannot synthesise these fatty acids by themselves and need therefore to get them from external sources. Omega-6 is found in many different foods, such as flaxseeds, walnuts, and vegetable oils. READ MORE

3. 2. Algae and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Louise Lundquist; [2019]
   Keywords : Algae; polyunsaturated fatty acids; EPA; DHA; omega-3;

   Abstract : The human body cannot produce enough amounts of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA), on its own, to sustain the biological functions they have. Consuming essential fatty acids is fundamental for well-functioning bodily processes. The essential fatty acids are linoleic acid (LA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). READ MORE

4. 3. Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid production by microalgae

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

   Author : Ida Collinius; [2016]
   Keywords : micro algae; LC-PUFA; eicosanoids;

   Abstract : Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) are essential to humans and needs to be consumed through the diet instead of production in the body. LC-PUFAs are in this report be categorized into omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The aim of this study was to focus on LC-PUFAs that can be produced by species of microalgae of commercial interests. READ MORE