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Borage oil attenuates progression of cardiac remodeling in rats after myocardial infarction.

Purpose: To investigate the effects of Borage oil on cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction (MI).Methods: Male Wistar rats underwent ligation...

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Clinical Benefits of n-3 PUFA and ɤ-Linolenic Acid in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

(1) Background: Marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and ɤ-linolenic acid (GLA) are well-known anti-inflammatory agents that may help in...

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Borage (Borago officinalis) is available as plant parts such as the leaf and flower and borage seed oil. Borage plant...

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Associations among Dietary Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, the Gut Microbiota, and Intestinal Immunity.

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 PUFAs), which are essential fatty acids that humans should obtain from diet, have potential benefits...

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Effect of omega-3 supplements on vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the effect of omega-3 supplements on relief of vasomotor symptoms among menopausal women.Study design: The...

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Diet and Nutritional Factors in Male (In)fertility-Underestimated Factors.

In up to 50% of cases, infertility issues stem solely from the male. According to some data, the quality of...

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Omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and allergic diseases in infancy and childhood.

There may be a causal relationship between intake of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and childhood allergic diseases. This can...

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Impact of the omega-3 to omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid ratio on cytokine release in human alveolar cells.

Background: ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and ω-6 PUFAs have opposing influences on inflammation. The objective was to determine whether...

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Influence of adjuvant omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids on depression, sleep, and emotion regulation among outpatients with major depressive disorders - Results from a double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Background: Extant literature shows that adjuvant omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids (O3PUFAs) to a standard antidepressant medication impacts favorably on symptoms of...

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