Chia (Salvia hispanica) harvest residue induces cytokine expression in rabbits
The seed of chia plant (Salvia hispanica) is characterized by a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which is an important source of α-linolenic acid for human and animal consumption.
Mónica Ilsy Jiménez-Rojas +5 more
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Potential food production from forage legume-based-systems in Europe: an overview [PDF]
peer-reviewedIntensification of EU livestock farming systems has been accompanied by the development of maize silage and intensively fertilised grasses at the expense of forage legume crops.
Le Gall, A., Luscher, A., Peyraud, J.L.
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Various strategies have been developed to increase the cellular level of (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids in animals and humans. In the present study, we investigated the effect of dietary myristic acid, which represents 9% to 12% of fatty acids in milk
V. Rioux +5 more
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Differentiation between organic and conventionally produced milk in pasture based farming systems : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]
Consumer perception of organic cow’s milk is associated with the assumption that organic milk differs from conventionally produced milk. The value associated with this difference, justifies the premium retail price.
Schwendel, Brigitte Heike
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The role of isolated fatty acids on human health has long been studied by the nutritionists. The consequence of this research for the food industry was a need for a better control of the lipidic profile of manufactured food products.
Dubois Virginie +4 more
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Algal polyunsaturated fatty acids and effects on plankton ecology and other organisms [PDF]
A review and discussion of the effects of algal polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on phytoplankton and zooplankton ecology and their effects on other animal systems.
Ikawa, Miyoshi
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Catalytic synthesis of β-sitosterol linolenate by Pickering emulsion-immobilized lipase
In order to promote the application of phytosterol ester, a new kind of catalyst was developed on the basis of traditional enzymatic synthesis method.
Liu Xinlong +6 more
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Variation of lipid and fatty acid compositions in Thai Perilla seeds grown at different locations [PDF]
Perilla or Nga-Kee-Mon (Perilla frutescens) seed has long been known as a rich source of α-linolenic acid (18:3, n-3). It is widely cultivated throughout Thailand.
Maitree Suttajit +4 more
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Exploration of the nutritional profile of Trichocereus terscheckii (Parmentier) Britton & Rose stems [PDF]
Columnar cacti Trichocereus terscheckii is an important source of food and water for insects, birds and wild cattle in dry areas of North West Argentina. Their fruits have been suggested as a plausible source of food, but are not directly included in the
Padro, Julian, Soto, Ignacio Maria
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Mitochondrial folate metabolism-mediated α-linolenic acid exhaustion masks liver fibrosis resolution. [PDF]
Gao Y +10 more
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