Fatty Acid and Cholesterol Concentrations in Usually Consumed Fish in Brazil

Background: Several studies have demonstrated clinical benefits of fish consumption for the cardiovascular system. These effects are attributed to the increased amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids in these foods. However, the concentrations of fatty acids may vary according to region. Objective:...

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Main Authors: Carlos Scherr, Ana Carolina Moron Gagliardi, Marcio Hiroshi Miname, Raul Dias Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia (SBC) 2015-02-01
Series:Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0066-782X2015000200009&lng=en&tlng=en