Delineates the importance of essential fatty acids, with a focus on distinctions between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid variants. This book describes the chemical and biochemical characteristics of these fatty acids and their metabolism to a vast array of potent bioactive messengers in the context of their potential effects on general health.
"The Fats of Life" delineates the importance of essential fatty acids, with a focus on distinctions between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid variants. The chemical and biochemical characteristics of these fatty acids and their metabolism to a vast array of potent bioactive messengers are described in the context of their potential effects on general health and impact on various diseases and neurological disorders. Glen D. Lawrence addresses in detail the capacity for polyunsaturated fatty acids to influence asthma, atherosclerosis, heart disease, inflammation, cancer, and immunity.
