Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Food Sources
Foods that contain Polyunsaturated fatty acids.
- Soybean Oil
Per capita consumption of soybean oil has increased dramatically (Blasbalg et al. 2011), shifting omega-6 to omega-3 ratio
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Health Benefits
Health conditions that Polyunsaturated fatty acids may influence, based on research.
Protects Against
- Osteoporosis
Polyunsaturated fats in the diet are beneficial because these reduce bone loss and enhance osteogenesis.
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Biological Mechanisms
How Polyunsaturated fatty acids works at a cellular level.
- PromotesReduces bone loss and enhances new bone formation
Polyunsaturated fats in the diet are beneficial because these reduce bone loss and enhance osteogenesis.
Sources
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Outlive