Alternative Sources of n-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Marine Microalgae

Alternative Sources of n-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Marine Microalgae

The main source of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) in human nutrition is currently seafood, especially oily fish. Nonetheless, due to cultural or individual preferences, convenience, geographic location, or awareness of risks associated to fatty fish consumption, the intake of f...

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Main Authors: João Varela, Khalid M. Abu-Salah, Luísa Barreira, Hugo Pereira, Radhouan Ben-Hamadou, Luísa Custódio, Dulce Alves Martins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-06-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
marine microalgae
n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
EPA
DHA
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/11/7/2259

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