Influence of coconut oil, fish oil and polyunsaturated fatty acid enriched diets on the health status of albino rats

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dc.contributor.authorMathew, M.
dc.contributor.authorMathew, S.
dc.date.accessioned2014-02-14T09:55:31Z
dc.date.available2014-02-14T09:55:31Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.description.abstractContrary to popular belief, fats and oils are an important part of nutrition in a healthy diet. Healthful sources of fat contribute to our energy stores and act as excellent lubricants, lubing up our digestive tract and providing protective insulation to our organs as well as allowing for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K (He, 2009). Fish oils are rich in the fat soluble vitamins and they contain antioxidant hydrocarbons like squalene and immune boosting compounds like 1-0-alkyl glycerol ethers and are blessed with the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids especially the n-3 series eg. EPA, DHA (Enas, 1996). These long chain n3 PUFAs have been shown to reduce cardiovascular risk factors and reduce symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis. Fish oil helps in reducing the risk of heart related disorders as it is a powerful anti-inflammatory and can help reduce the risk from the Creactive proteins (Ciubotaru et al., 2003). Secondly, the omega 3 fatty acids help to prevent clumping and stickiness of the blood. Thus, blood can flow more easily in the arteries reducing the probability of heart attacks or strokes. Fish oil also helps to prevent plaque build-up inside the arteries. The association between fish consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been extensively studied (Virtanen et al., 2008; Mozaffarian et al., 2008; Leaf et al., 2008; Rule et at., 1996). Although the results are inconsistent, the majority of studies are in favour of the cardio protective effects of fish consumption. Dietary n3 PUFA of marine origin rich in EPA and DHA are reported to be more effective than vegetable oils in decreasing plasma triglyceride (TG) and cholesterol concentration.en_US
dc.identifier.citationProceedings of the National Seminar on Conservation and Sustainability of Coastal Living Resources of India, 1-3 December 2009, Cochin, ed.by Meenakumari, B. et.al 635-654en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1485
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSociety of Fisheries Technologists (India)en_US
dc.subjectCoconut oilen_US
dc.subjectfish oilen_US
dc.subjectpalm oilen_US
dc.subjectantioxidaen_US
dc.titleInfluence of coconut oil, fish oil and polyunsaturated fatty acid enriched diets on the health status of albino ratsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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