Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the DHA Principle

CRC Press

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the DHA PrincipleAuthor(s): Raymond C. Valentine, David L. Valentine\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781439812990, 978-1439812990\nSynopsis\nThe physical-chemical properties of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) enable it to facilitate rapid biochemical processes in the membrane. This effect has numerous benefits, including those involved in the growth of bacteria, rapid energy generation, human vision, brain impulse, and photosynthesis, to name a few. Yet DHA also carries risks that can lead to cellular death and disease. Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the DHA Principle explores the roles of omega-3 fatty acids in cellular membranes ranging from human neurons and swimming sperm to deep sea bacteria, and develops a principle by which to assess their benefits and risks.\n\nThe DHA Principle states that the blending of lipids to form cellular membranes is evolutionarily-honed to max.