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Immune Function
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Higher Fish Intakes Linked to Better Endothelial Function and Lower Inflammatory Markers in Healthy Adults
Posted by pufa | December 07, 2011Blood vessels are lined with a single layer of endothelial cells that actively contribute to healthy heart function, blood flow and immune responses. They release substances that affect blood clotting, fight inflammation and maintain healthy blood pressure. When their function is disturbed, as in at...
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Infants with Higher Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Have Fewer Illnesses
Posted by pufa | December 04, 2011It is well known that infants born before term have a greater likelihood of developing illnesses and developing more slowly; the earlier the birth, the greater the health risks. There is growing evidence that preterm infants provided with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) from breast ...