Cardioprotective benefits and nutritional criteria of omega-3 fatty acids
Cardioprotective benefits and nutritional criteria of omega-3 fatty acids
CVD is a major public health problem. High blood pressure and circulating LDL levels are major risk factors for promoting atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease or stroke. PUFA act as substrates for eicosanoid formation. Eicosanoids formed from omega 3 are anti- inflammatory in nature and possess cardioprotective effects through various mechanisms with DHA being most potent followed by EPA and ALA in preventing cardiovascular disease. But conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA is less efficient. So,