Frits A J Muskiet, Saskia A van Goor, Remko S Kuipers, Francien V Velzing-Aarts, Ella N Smit, Hylco Bouwstra, D A Janneke Dijck-Brouwer, E Rudy Boersma, Mijna Hadders-Algra
Homo sapiens has evolved on a diet rich in alpha-linolenic acid and long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCP). We have, however, gradually changed our diet from about 10,000 years ago and accelerated this change from about 100 to 200 years ago. The many dietary changes, including lower intake of omega3-fatty acids, are related to 'typically Western' diseases. After a brief introduction in essential fatty acids (EFA), LCP and their functions, this contribution discusses our present low status of notably LCPomega3 in the context of our rapidly changing diet within an evolutionary short time frame...
September 2006: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids