Abstract
This review summarizes the knowledge of the role of dietary PUFAs, especially omega-3, on normal brain function. Furthermore, it reports the evidence pointing to potential mechanisms of omega-3 fatty acids in development of neurological disorders and efficacy of their supplementation in terms of symptom management.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Brain / drug effects
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Brain / metabolism
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Disease Progression
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Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / chemistry
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Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / deficiency*
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Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / metabolism*
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Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / pharmacology
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Humans
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Multiple Sclerosis / metabolism
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Multiple Sclerosis / pathology
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Nervous System Diseases / metabolism*
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Nervous System Diseases / pathology