title: The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Diets.
abstract: The article is a summary of Dra. Carmen Gómez Candela's presentation at the Science in Nutrition 3rd International Congress in Milan, March 2014. The article covers omega-3 fatty acids use in different medical areas and several institutions' opinions in relation to the topic. Omega-3 acids are essential fatty acids. A certain amount of omega-3 is needed in our daily diet; however, the usual consumption is generally less than the recommended amount. Changes in dietary patterns in the course of history have led to deficit levels of omega-3 in the human body. Currently, there is increasing evidence of the benefits of omega-3 in different medical specialities. There are still some gaps regarding its role in illnesses such as dementia, psychiatric disorders, and inflammatory diseases. Nevertheless, stronger evidence is being proved in cardiovascular diseases and cancer. This article provides a reflection on possible ways to increase omega-3 daily consumption and the constraints associated with food with high contents of heavy metals, which, in turn, are also rich in omega-3s.
authors.affiliation: a Clinical Nutrition Department , University Hospital La Paz, IdiPAZ, Hospital La Paz Health Research Institute, Universidad Autónoma of Madrid , Madrid , SPAIN.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gomez-Candela
authors.affiliation: a Clinical Nutrition Department , University Hospital La Paz, IdiPAZ, Hospital La Paz Health Research Institute, Universidad Autónoma of Madrid , Madrid , SPAIN.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Roldan Puchalt
authors.affiliation: a Clinical Nutrition Department , University Hospital La Paz, IdiPAZ, Hospital La Paz Health Research Institute, Universidad Autónoma of Madrid , Madrid , SPAIN.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Palma Milla
authors.affiliation: a Clinical Nutrition Department , University Hospital La Paz, IdiPAZ, Hospital La Paz Health Research Institute, Universidad Autónoma of Madrid , Madrid , SPAIN.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lopez Plaza
authors.affiliation: a Clinical Nutrition Department , University Hospital La Paz, IdiPAZ, Hospital La Paz Health Research Institute, Universidad Autónoma of Madrid , Madrid , SPAIN.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bermejo
mesh_terms: D004032:Diet; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005502:Food; D005504:Food Analysis; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000178:diet therapy; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D019216:Metals, Heavy
keywords: cardiovascular disease prevention; omega-3 and behavior; omega-3 and cardiovascular disease; omega-3 and pregnancy; omega-3 fatty acids; omega-3 supplements