A review on omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids: uses, benefits and their availability in pumpkins (Cucurbita maxima) seed and desert dates (Balanites aegyptiaca) seed kernel oils

Pak J Biol Sci. 2014 Dec;17(12):1195-208. doi: 10.3923/pjbs.2014.1195.1208.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cucurbita / chemistry*
  • Diet*
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / administration & dosage*
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / analysis
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-6 / administration & dosage*
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-6 / analysis
  • Humans
  • Phoeniceae / chemistry*
  • Phytotherapy
  • Plant Oils / chemistry*
  • Plant Preparations / analysis
  • Plant Preparations / therapeutic use*
  • Plants, Medicinal
  • Recommended Dietary Allowances
  • Seeds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-6
  • Plant Oils
  • Plant Preparations