title: [Is a fish oil enriched diet therapeutically beneficial?].
abstract: The metabolism of arachidonic acid (AA) and significance of leukotrienes in the pathogenesis of asthma are presented in this article. The effect of a diet containing eicosapentaenoic acid in the treatment of a variety of diseases is discussed as well.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Ogólnopediatryczna I Katedry Pediatrii Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej, Zabrzu.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Machura
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kalaciński
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Brus
mesh_terms: D016718:Arachidonic Acid / Q000378:metabolism; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D001249:Asthma / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D005395:Fish Oils / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D005395:Fish Oils; D016718:Arachidonic Acid
vernacular_title: Czy dieta wzbogacona olejem rybnym ma wpływ leczniczy?