Article
Biology
A. J. Hulbert
Summary: This article discusses the importance of ω-6 and ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in biological membrane function, as well as their necessity and balance in animal diets. These two fatty acids have significant effects on membrane composition, thereby influencing the physiological capacities and health of animals.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Walter Currenti, Justyna Godos, Amer M. Alanazi, Giuseppe Lanza, Raffaele Ferri, Filippo Caraci, Fabio Galvano, Sabrina Castellano, Giuseppe Grosso
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between the intake of different types of dietary fats and depressive symptoms in Italian individuals living in the Mediterranean area. The results showed a negative association between moderate intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and depressive symptoms, while moderate intake of saturated fatty acids (SFA) was positively associated with depressive symptoms. Moreover, individuals with lower to moderate intake of short-chain and medium-chain saturated fatty acids had a lower risk of depressive symptoms. These findings highlight the importance of distinguishing between different fat types.
Letter
Nutrition & Dietetics
Harry B. Rice, Gerard Bannenberg
Summary: In summary, this letter offers additional perspective on four statements that do not fully represent the totality of available scientific evidence. It urges authors to consider the totality of scientific evidence in their future publications.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Diego Dominguez-Balmaseda, Jose Angel Del-Blanco-Muniz, Angel Gonzalez-de-la-Flor, Guillermo Garcia-Perez-de-Sevilla
Summary: The study compared dietary fatty acid intake between patients with chronic TTH and healthy participants, finding higher intake of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) in TTH patients. Additionally, omega-6 fatty acid intake was associated with more intense headache episodes in the TTH group.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Pascale Vergne-Salle, Laurence Salle, Anne Catherine Fressinaud-Marie, Adeline Descamps-Deplas, Francois Montestruc, Christine Bonnet, Philippe Bertin
Summary: The diet of axial spondyloarthritis patients can affect disease activity. Low intake of omega-3 PUFAs and fiber, and high intake of ultra-transformed foods are associated with high disease activity in axSpA.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Miho Hashimoto, Nagisa Makino, Tomoaki Inazumi, Rina Yoshida, Toshiko Sugimoto, Soken Tsuchiya, Yukihiko Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared female reproductive performance between mice fed a linseed oil diet rich in w3 PUFAs and mice fed a soybean oil diet rich in w6 PUFAs. The results showed that even under a w6 PUFA-reduced condition, linseed oil diet-fed mice were able to maintain sufficient synthesis of PGF2a, which is necessary for triggering luteolysis and parturition.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jinpeng Wang, Xiao Yu, Kaifeng Wang, Lu Lin, Hu-Hu Liu, Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, Xiao-Jun Ji
Summary: This study explored the optimal biosynthetic pathways for customized production of co6-PUFAs in Y. lipolytica and effectively increased the proportions of co6-PUFAs in total fatty acids through various strategies. The customized strains synthesized GLA, DGLA, and ARA with high titers, providing valuable insights into the production of functional co6-PUFAs.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Adam Lepczynski, Malgorzata Ozgo, Katarzyna Michalek, Alicja Dratwa-Chalupnik, Marta Grabowska, Agnieszka Herosimczyk, Kamila P. Liput, Ewa Polawska, Andrzej Kram, Mariusz Pierzchala
Summary: The study found that different high-fat diets had an impact on the structure and protein expression of the murine heart, with SFA-rich diets leading to severe cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis, while diets rich in n-3 PUFA resulted in less pronounced changes.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Valter Lubrano, Rudina Ndreu, Silvana Balzan
Summary: The cessation of inflammation in atherosclerosis is not due to the decay of inducers, but rather the action of lipid mediators from polyunsaturated fatty acids. Deficiency in these lipid mediators can worsen atherosclerotic disease, but conflicting clinical results have been observed for omega-3 PUFAs. Further studies are needed to address these contradictions and clarify the role of lifestyle habits and other factors in the synthesis of lipid mediators.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Edmond Ahdoot, Fred Cohen
Summary: MSG could potentially trigger migraines and headaches, but its exact role in migraine pathophysiology remains unclear. Accurate determination of MSG presence in one's diet is crucial for evaluating its potential impact on headaches.
CURRENT PAIN AND HEADACHE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Marco Marchetti, Paola Gualtieri, Antonino De Lorenzo, Domenico Trombetta, Antonella Smeriglio, Mariarosaria Ingegneri, Rossella Cianci, Giulia Frank, Giulia Schifano, Giulia Bigioni, Laura Di Renzo
Summary: This study provides evidence that an omega-3-enriched Modified Mediterranean Diet can improve the inflammatory status and reduce the frequency and intensity of morning headache.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sakurako Niwa, Terue Kawabata, Kumiko Shoji, Hiromitsu Ogata, Yasuo Kagawa, Kazuhiro Nakayama, Yoshiko Yanagisawa, Sadahiko Iwamoto, Nozomi Tatsuta, Kaname Asato, Takahiro Arima, Nobuo Yaegashi, Kunihiko Nakai
Summary: Increasing the amount of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) in human milk is important for infant growth and development. This study found that maternal diet, specifically fish and shellfish intake, and gene-diet interactions influenced the composition of LCPUFA in human milk.
Review
Physiology
Minjeong Kim, Brynn H. Voy
Summary: Modern broiler chickens accumulate more adipose tissue than is necessary due to selection for rapid growth, which can compromise well-being and waste feed. Studies show that diet rich in Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) can inhibit fat accretion by influencing adipose tissue growth and metabolism. Efforts to reduce fat accretion in broilers by enriching the diet in n-3 PUFA have shown promising results.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dhruvesh Patel, Jaqueline Munhoz, Susan Goruk, Sue Tsai, Caroline Richard, Catherine J. Field
Summary: This study investigates the effects of feeding lactating dams with a diet supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) on the immune system development of suckled offspring. The results show that feeding dams a DHA diet increases the concentration of DHA in milk and leads to higher production of inflammatory cytokines in suckled offspring.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Camilla Parzanini, Nurguel Sen Ozdemir, Laura Carreon-Palau, Christopher C. Parrish
Summary: Lipids play important roles in energy transfer and nutrient distribution in marine food webs. Neutral lipids serve as a reservoir of dietary energy, while polar lipids are key components of cell membranes. The composition of fatty acids in these lipid fractions varies, reflecting their different functions and metabolic processes.
