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ISSN (Print): 1872-2148
ISSN (Online): 2212-3334

Pleiotropic Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Author(s): Athanasia K. Papazafiropoulou, Marina S. Kardara and Stavros I. Pappas

Volume 6, Issue 1, 2012

Page: [40 - 46] Pages: 7

DOI: 10.2174/187221412799015254

Price: $65

Abstract

Omega-3 fatty acids except for their effect on triglycerides levels have cardioprotective properties as well as antiarrhythmic properties.The pleiotropic effects of omega-3 fatty acids, also, include lowering of blood pressure and the favorable effect on endothelial function and high-density cholesterol levels. Furthermore, studies have showed their favorable action in subjects with dementia, Alzheimers disease and learning disorders. In this paper, a review of the recent patents on omega-3 fatty acids will be presented.

Keywords: Arrhythmia, blood pressure, cancer, dementia, omega-3 fatty acids, pleiotropic effects, triglycerides, hypertriglyceridemia, LDL-cholesterol


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