INTRODUCTION Fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with a long aliphatic chain, which is either saturated or unsaturated. Most of the naturally occurring fatty acids contain unbranched chain of an even number of carbon atoms, from 4 to 28. We usually derived fatty acids from triglycerides or phospholipids. Fatty acids are very important sources of fuel because, when they metabolized, they yield large amount of ATP .Fatty acids are regulated by certain transcription factors which control the action of…
follows: • Isoprenoid derivatives • Phenolic substances • Fatty acids and structural lipids • Carbohydrates and derivatives • Amino acid-based substances • Microbes • Minerals. PUFA AS NUTRACEUTICAL Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are found in both animal and plant sources. They are termed as “Essential” as they cannot be synthesized by our body. It includes omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Omega 3 is good for the heart health while omega 6 helps in lowering blood pressure, reduces…
about the digestion of lipids, essential fatty acids, and some health effects of saturated fats, Trans fats, and cholesterol. Digestion of lipids starts in the mouth and goes from the mouth to the stomach then to the small intestine. In the mouth, some of the hard fats begin to melt as they reach body temperature. The salivary gland in the base of the tongue then releases an enzyme called lingual lipase. In the stomach, the churning causes fat with water and acid to mix. Very little of the…
Omega 3 Introduction: Omega 3 is a vitamin called also Fatty Acids. Human body cannot produce Omega 3 but it is very much important for a variety of functions in the human body. Omega 3 is found in different type of things like fishes, vegetable oils, dietary supplements, flax seeds and leafy vegetables etc. Omega 3 can be different types. You can find out fact sheets generally about Omega3. Omega 3 is essential fat of body which body cannot produce from starting but it can produce with the…
with roughly 10% comprised of essential fatty acids, and carbohydrates with 20-35% fiber, but lower in protein by up to 50%. It is a great protein option for individuals who have an allergic reaction to animal proteins. Hemp Protein Benefits The popularity of hemp protein lends partly to the fact that it contains two proteins-albumin and edestin, which comprises of a group of essential amino acids, which the human body requires but does not produce. Amino acids are essential to fueling the…
essential fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3 fatty acid) and linolenic acid (omega-6 fatty acid). They are indispensable for brain development, control of inflammation and blood clotting. When fats or other lipids are consumed they go undigested until they reach the small intestine. Bile is an emulsifier that breaks down these fat droplets into smaller ones so they can be synthesized easier by lipases enzyme produced in the pancreas. This process results into micelles, free fatty acids…
Mustard oil is a fatty vegetable oil which is obtained from mustard seeds. There are basically three varieties of mustard oil available. The difference between these three varieties lies in the method of extraction, chemical composition and properties. The fatty vegetable mustard oil is extracted by pressing mustard seeds. Mustard oil is obtained by cold compression of the mustard seeds and by infusing this extracted oil with other oils to get the final product. Essential mustard oil is obtained…
It’s common to feel sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner: This sleepiness is typically caused by the amino acid tryptophan, which is found in turkey. Tryptophan increases the production of serotonin: Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that can affect a variety of things, including your mood, memory and sleep. When a food containing tryptophan is consumed with carbohydrates, even more serotonin is created, which is why sleepiness is common following dinner. While eating turkey and some kind of…
One is bad for our health while the other is good for us. And cornflakes contain omega 3-fatty acids and omega 6-fatty acids which are equally good for us. So these corn flakes make a healthy choice for your meal by reducing the fatty acids. And gives you good amount of omega 6- fatty acids. • Protein- Although there is small amount of protein content in cornflakes but the news is that there is 2 grams of protein in every cup of cornflakes…
Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, refer to crop plants or animals that have been altered through artificial selection. This is done through planting the specific desirable traits of one organism into the DNA of another organism with; otherwise, undesirable traits. The gene inserted into the new organism grants that very organism the ability to possess the same traits as the “parent” organism. Characteristics usually sought after restrain to better nutritional value, gained through the…