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- The Fats of Life: Essential Fatty Acids in Health and Disease
- Book
- 2010
- Published by: Rutgers University Press
summary
The Fats of Life delineates the importance of essential fatty acids, with a focus on distinctions between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid variants. The chemical and biochemical characteristics of these fatty acids and their metabolism to a vast array of potent bioactive messengers are described in the context of their potential effects on general health and impact on various diseases and neurological disorders. Glen D. Lawrence addresses in detail the capacity for polyunsaturated fatty acids to influence asthma, atherosclerosis, heart disease, inflammation, cancer, and immunity.
Table of Contents
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- List of Figures
- pp. vii-viii
- List of Tables
- p. ix
- Abbreviations
- pp. xv-xvi
- 1. The Dietary Fat Doctrine
- pp. 3-14
- 3. Some Dietary Fats are Essential
- pp. 33-43
- 4. Signals, Messengers, and Reponses
- pp. 44-59
- 5. Oxidation and Lipid Peroxidation
- pp. 60-69
- 6. Atherosclerosis
- pp. 73-87
- 8. Lipid-Lowering Drugs
- pp. 96-106
- 10. Cancer and Immunity
- pp. 122-137
- 13. Neurodegenerative Diseases
- pp. 166-180
- 14. Obesity
- pp. 183-200
- 15. Dietary Choices for Comprehensive Health
- pp. 201-213
- Appendix E. Overview of Neuronal Processes
- pp. 228-233
- References
- pp. 249-269
Additional Information
ISBN
9780813549194
Related ISBN(s)
9780813546773
MARC Record
OCLC
642204453
Pages
296
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No