Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Neurological Diseases

Title: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Neurological Diseases

Volume: 6 Issue: 11

Author(s): S. Salvati, L. Attorri, R. Di Benedetto, A. Di Biase and F. Leonardi

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Keywords: Docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, arachidonic acid, neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple sclerosis, Depression, Parkinson's disease

Abstract: This review summarizes the knowledge of the role of dietary PUFAs, especially ω-3, on normal brain function. Furthermore, it reports the evidence pointing to potential mechanisms of ω-3 fatty acids in development of neurological disorders and efficacy of their supplementation in terms of symptom management.

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Salvati S., Attorri L., Di Benedetto R., Di Biase A. and Leonardi F., Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Neurological Diseases, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2006; 6 (11) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955706778742740