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Title: Omega-3 Fatty Acids And Inflammation - You Are What You Eat!

Authors: Wierenga, Kathryn A; Pestka, James J

Published In Front Young Minds, (2021)

Abstract: Have you ever heard the phrase, "You are what you eat"? Of course, if you eat a donut, you will not actually turn into a donut - but bits and pieces of what we eat do become parts of us! In this article, we will talk about how the fatty acids in our cells can help protect us from various diseases by controlling inflammation. Specifically, we will focus on food components called omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are most abundant in seafood. We will talk about how eating foods rich in omega-3s increases the levels of omega-3s in your cell membranes and may protect against several diseases that are associated with uncontrolled inflammation.

PubMed ID: 35174177 Exiting the NIEHS site

MeSH Terms: No MeSH terms associated with this publication

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