Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are long-chain unsaturated fatty acids that are essential for human health but cannot be synthesized in the body. PUFAs play important roles in brain function as well as normal growth and development. The two major polyunsaturated fatty acids are omega-3 and omega-6. Omega-3 fatty acids such as ALA, EPA, and DHA help reduce inflammation and risk of heart...
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Polyunsaturated fatty acids or PUFAs are lipids that contain two or more carbon-carbon double bonds. They cannot be synthesized by the body and need to be derived from food. PUFAs play an important role in regulating blood pressure, heart rate, blood clotting, cell growth, and the immune system. They are found in soybean, walnut, flaxseed, and fish oils. PUFAs find wide applications in infant...
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