Title: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Neurological Diseases
Volume: 6
Issue: 11
Author(s): S. Salvati, L. Attorri, R. Di Benedetto, A. Di Biase and F. Leonardi
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Keywords:
Docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, arachidonic acid, neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple sclerosis, Depression, Parkinson's disease
Abstract: This review summarizes the knowledge of the role of dietary PUFAs, especially ω-3, on normal brain function. Furthermore, it reports the evidence pointing to potential mechanisms of ω-3 fatty acids in development of neurological disorders and efficacy of their supplementation in terms of symptom management.