[The essential fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3: from their discovery to their use in therapy].

摘要: In 1929 Burr and discovered the essential fatty acids omega-6 omega-3. Since then, researchers have shown a growing interest in unsaturated as they form framework for organism's cell membranes, particularly neurones brain, are involved energy-transformation process, regulate information flows between cells. Polyunsaturated also precursors of ''hormonal'' molecules, often with opposing effects, prostaglandins, prostacyclins, thromboxanes, leukotrienes, lipossines, resolvines, protectines that immunity, platelet aggregation, inflammation, etc. They showed raised levels polyunsaturated omega-3 tissue correlate reduced incidence degenerative cardiovascular disease, some mental illnesses such depression, neuro-degenerative diseases Alzheimer's. The balance allows membranes to develop exactly right flexibility fluidity, carry messages neurones, is determining factor physical well-being has profound influence on all body's inflammatory responses. results number scientific studies suggest contribute measuring restricting symptoms, whereas (and saturated fats) give free range responses amplify allergic reactions. Today Western countries, ratio diet weighted 1:10 favour up 1:25 areas, while proper functioning 4:1 generally considered optimum. addition, type followed countries very rich fats like butter animal fats, but because an excessive supply these less noble lose this can affect way work. An appropriate supplement be efficient, effective necessary meet needs, enhance its daily functions promote health longevity.