Essays about: "omega-3"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 37 essays containing the word omega-3.

1. 16. The role of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of schizophrenia through modification of membrane phospholipids

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

   Author : Martha Areda; [2016]
   Keywords : Schizophrenia; omega-3; membrane lipids; PUFA; polyunsaturated fatty acids; EPA; DHA; Eicosapentaenoic Acid; Docosahexaenoic Acid; typical antipsychotics; atypical antipsychotics;

   Abstract : Ever since the emergence of the hypothesis that linked the aetiology of schizophrenia with abnormal membrane phospholipids composition, an increasing number of evidences have suggested reduced membrane polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with schizophrenia. This has led to a conduct of several studies to evaluate the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acid supplement in the modification of membrane phospholipids and treatment of schizophrenia. READ MORE

3. 17. 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

4. 18. How nutritional aspects can affect immune mediated inflammatory diseases

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

   Author : Sohail Ehsanzamir; [2016]
   Keywords : chronic; inflammation; omega- 6; trans fatty acids; gluten; obesity; casein; biomarker; dairy; flavonoid; fruits; vegetables; carbohydrates;

   Abstract : Low- grade inflammation is a state where the immune system is chronically active and it is a major cause of various diseases such as type 1 diabetes, schizophrenia, different cardiovascular diseases and cancers. The diet, what we eat and the load of it plays an important role in the prevalence of those disease. READ MORE

5. 19. Seaweed products on the Swedish market as a source of omega-3 fatty acids

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

   Author : Helena Martinsson; [2016]
   Keywords : macroalgae; rhodophyta; phaeophyta; ω-3 fatty acids; polyunsaturated fatty acds;

   Abstract : To know if seaweed products on the Swedish markets could contribute to a better ω3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) nutritional status a selection of eight dried red and brown macroalgae were chosen for this study. The fat content was deter-mined in all the algae and the fatty acid composition was examined by gas chromatography. READ MORE

6. 20. Hoppkräftor (Copepoda) som föda till djur och människor

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

   Author : Linnéa H Christenson; [2016]
   Keywords : copepoder; fodermedel; omnivorfoder; humankonsumption; insekter; sojaböna; näringsvärde; aminosyra; protein; omega 3;

   Abstract : Hoppkräftor (copepoda) används som föda till vattenlevande djur och har många användningsområden i naturen. De bidrar till miljönytta med sitt levnadssätt, födointag och näringsåtervinning. De är zooplankton som lever i sött, bräckt och salt vatten över hela jorden. READ MORE