Essays about: "omega-6 omega-3 ratio"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words omega-6 omega-3 ratio.
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1. Is omega-3 from algae a good substitute to fish oil – in human nutrition?
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : 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
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2. Lipid content and profile of Rhodotorula toruloides during fermentation
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : Oleaginous yeast such as Rhodotorula toruloides is a promising organism for production of lipids from lignocellulosic substrates. Microbial lipids have potential applications in energy, food, feed and pharmaceutical industry, because most of the lipids are triglycerides with long chain fatty acids that are comparable to typical vegetable oils and can be obtained without arable land requirement. READ MORE
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3. Analysis of fatty acids in egg yolks of various production systems
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to compare fatty acid composition of different eggs. Seven kinds of eggs from three companies were taken, including organic, free range, enriched and “farmer” eggs. RESULTS: In total 15 fatty acids were identified. READ MORE
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4. The effect of sesamin supplementation in vegetable oil enriched feed on the expression of microRNA in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.)
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : Fish is without doubt the most important source of valuable omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids (FA), especially the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) eicosa-pentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Aquaculture production of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is one of the largest fish industries in the world and a dominant source of fish in Western diet. READ MORE
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5. Ekologisk och konventionell mjölk : är det någon skillnad?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food ScienceAbstract : Ekologiska livsmedel blir allt mer populära och försäljningen och efterfrågan har ökat de senaste åren. Matens kvalitet och näringsinnehåll och hur den produceras blir allt viktigare för konsumenten, och debatten kring ekologiska produkter är ständigt pågående. READ MORE