Fatty acids are organic acids with at least one carboxyl (-C(=O)OH, -COOH or -CO2H) group and a long carbon chain that can be joined by double bonds, as in unsaturated fatty acids, or single bonds ...

Combining omega-3 supplementation with resistance training significantly improved lipid profiles, inflammation markers, ...

Bacteria can precisely adjust their membrane lipid compositions to control the biophysical properties of their membranes, which allows them to thrive in various physical environments. Here ...

Non-encapsulated probiotics thrive in fruit and vegetable juices, maintaining viability and sensory appeal, paving the way ...

It is well-known that diet influences physical aging processes. Certain dietary habits are recognized for promoting healthy ...

You've heard nuts are healthy, but which pack the greatest nutritional bang? Experts list the healthiest nuts to eat ...

Food scientist and nutritionist Dr Anneline Padayachee takes a deep dive into the subject of fat in a healthy diet. Her conclusion? Dietary choices should be guided by balance, variety, and ...

C. elegans fatty acid synthesis pathway and FAT-2 desaturase. (A) ... Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5n3) is the longest and most unsaturated PUFA produced in C. elegans and is also able to rescue the ...

In this study, a novel two-step enzymatic reaction was developed for the synthesis of highly pure triacylglycerols (TAGs) with a high content of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Glyceride ...

SiADIPOQ promotes fatty acid synthesis and inhibits lipid accumulation. ... J. Effects of overexpression of ACSL1 gene on the synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids in adipocytes of bovine. Arch.

New research has revised our view of some foodstuffs previously considered off-limits – which is good news, all round ...