Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) an excellent source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids with abatement of risk factors

Wild plants are usually not consumed in daily diets, but represent a great source of nutrients for humans. Purslane, a plant known as a common weed, is known to have elevated concentration of fatty acids (ω-3 and ω-6), essential compounds for human health. The objective of this study was to determin...

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Main Author: Eljach Mosquera, Sara
Other Authors: Alan K Watson (Internal/Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2014
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=123256