Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health (Hardcover)

Introduction To Fatty Acids: Types And Sources Of Fatty Acids. Fatty Acids in Fish and Shellfish. Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health: Early History of Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Epidemiological Evidence for the Health Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Heart Disease: Current Understanding of Heart Disease. Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Plasma Lipids. Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiac Composition and Function. Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Lipoproteins. Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the Vascular System. Hemostasis. Platelet Function. Blood Pressure. Stroke. Omega-3 and Immune/Inflammatory Responses. Eicosanoids. Leukotrienes, Inflamation and Immunity. Leukotrienes in Disease