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982567
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b736937
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Lawrence, Glen D.,1948-
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The Fats of Life : : Essential Fatty Acids in Health and Disease /\ Glen D. Lawrence.
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| Publication Statement
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New Brunswick, N.J. :: Rutgers University Press,, ©2010.
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1 online resource (xvi, 277 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0813549191
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: 9780813549194
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081354677X
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9780813546773
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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The dietary fat doctrine -- Lipid terminology, structure, and function -- Some dietary fats are essential -- Signals, messengers, and responses -- Oxidation and lipid peroxidation -- Atherosclerosis -- Risk factors in cardiovascular disease -- Lipid-lowering drugs -- Inflammation, anti-inflammatory drugs, and lipid mediators -- Cancer and immunity -- Neurological development, memory, and learning -- Functional disorders of the nervous system -- Neurodegenerative diseases -- Obesity : health consequences and dietary influences -- Dietary choices for comprehensive health.
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| Abstract
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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.
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Essential fatty acids-- Physiological effect.
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Fatty acids in human nutrition.
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Essential fatty acids-- Physiological effect.
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Fatty acids in human nutrition.
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MEDICAL-- Nutrition.
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SCIENCE-- Chemistry-- General.
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Fatty Acids, Essential-- metabolism.
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Diet.
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Dietary Fats-- metabolism.
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Health Behavior.
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Nervous System-- metabolism.
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| Dewey Classification
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612.3/97
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| LC Classification
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QP752.F35L39 2010eb
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2010 C-648
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QU 90L421f 2010
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| Parallel Title
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Essential fatty acids in health and disease
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