Omega-3 Fatty Acids throughout the Lifecycle: Innovative Advances for Prevention and Therapeutics

Dear Colleagues,

Omega-3 fatty acids are increasingly recognized as potent bioactive nutrients that can contribute to not only the prevention of a number of adverse conditions, but also act as therapeutics after diseases manifest. In addition, they play a role in health promotion throughout lifecycles.

This Special Issue will focus on new approaches in the protective and therapeutic  actions of  key nutrients, the long chain omega-3 fatty acids, with the aim of improving outcomes. An emphasis will be placed upon not only recent clinical studies on bioactive omega-3 fatty acids such ss eicosapentaenoinc acid or EPA and docosapentaenoic or DHA, but also on the lesser known docosapentaenoic acid or DPA, together with its potent derivatives. We will review the impacts of these molecules in clinical studies, which will include a discussion of relevant pathways occurring in different cellular compartments. In covering current evidence, this Special Issue will also identify current gaps in the knowledge and suggest directions for future research needed to address such gaps, as well as explore how to improve outcomes for a number of conditions by using cost-effective nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids. Examples of recent advances could include optimizing intakes of omega-3s during pregnancy, after delivery, as well as in the conditions of childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging.

Prof. Dr. Richard J. Deckelbaum
Prof. Dr. Yvon Carpentier
Guest Editors

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