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Long chain omega 3 fatty acids – what does the future hold? |
At a recent meeting of the McCarrison Society, Professor Jack Winkler gave a fascinating talk on the future of the long-chain omega 3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), both vital for not only the physiological functioning of the body (cardiovascular health etc) but for proper brain function and mental health. The talk was based on a paper published last year, Where Will Future LC-Omega-3 Come From? Towards Nutritional Sustainability, which looked at, essentially, how much EPA/DHA the human race needs, and where is it to get it. Read the full paper here, but then also read the Professor Winkler's notes (below) that bring the article totally up to date. Recent Developments Long-Chain Omega-3s – J T Winkler Since the published paper was originally written, there have been some significant developments that will affect future sources of LC-O3s. This is a brief list of some of the more important.
First published June 2013 |