Sökning: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 51 avhandlingar innehållade orden Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
1. Fats in Mind : Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cognition and Behaviour in Childhood
Sammanfattning : The aim of this thesis was to examine possible effects of omega-3 fatty acids on children’s cognition and behavior. Longitudinal as well as cross-sectional comparisons were made among children with typical development and children with ADHD /at risk developing ADHD. LÄS MER
2. Enzymatic synthesis of lipids containing omega-3 fatty acids
Sammanfattning : Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are omega-3 fatty acids, which have health promoting effects. Since they are highly prone to oxidation, they should be protected, in particular DHA. LÄS MER
3. Omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of childhood cancer
Sammanfattning : Childhood cancer is the primary cause of deaths among Swedish children. Advances in treatment regimens have improved cure rate considerably in the latest decades. LÄS MER
4. Inflammation modulating effects of prostaglandins and omega-3 fatty acids
Sammanfattning : Omega-(omega6) and omega-3 fatty acids (FA) and their metabolites (eikosanoids, such as prostaglandins, PG) are important modulators of immune and inflammatory responses in various ways. The aim of this thesis was to assess some in vitro and ex vivo effects of these lipids on blood leukocytes. LÄS MER
5. Predictors of Dementia : Insulin, Fatty Acids and Vascular Risk Factors
Sammanfattning : Identification of modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is crucial in order to diminish suffering from this devastating disease. The aim of this thesis was to investigate if different aspects of glucose metabolism, insulin, fatty-acid composition or other vascular risk factors predict the future development of AD and dementia. LÄS MER