The biological action of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in human and their basic sources in diet
The data about biochemical mechanisms of the action of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in human organism and the role in the prophylaxis of heart diseases are summarized in the article. The main sources of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in human diet and optimal requirements for eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids are shown. On the basis of our own investigation the solution about vital significance of the meat of pond fish, but not only the fish oil from sea fish is made.