Role of n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Ameliorating the Obesity-Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Animal Models and Humans

Role of n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Ameliorating the Obesity-Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Animal Models and Humans

The incidence of obesity and its comorbidities, such as insulin resistance and type II diabetes, are increasing dramatically, perhaps caused by the change in the fatty acid composition of common human diets. Adipose tissue plays a role as the major energy reservoir in the body. An excess of adipose...

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Main Authors: Chao-Wei Huang, Yi-Shan Chien, Yu-Jen Chen, Kolapo M. Ajuwon, Harry M. Mersmann, Shih-Torng Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
docosahexaenoic acid
eicosapentaenoic acid
lipid metabolism
energy expenditure
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/17/10/1689

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