The role of polyunsaturated fatty acids in allergic diseases prevention
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2011.04.020
- VernacularTitle:多不饱和脂肪酸预防过敏性疾病的研究进展
- Author:
Yufeng WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Polyunsaturated fatty acid;
Allergy prevention;
Allergic diseases
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2011;38(4):374-376
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Studies suggested a link between the declining consumption of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA)and the rise in allergic diseases. Although the effect of supplementing n-3 PUFA on the treatment of atopic diseases in adult has been disappointing, the epidemiological evidence suggested n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may play a role in against allergy. In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the role of n-3 PUFA in allergy prevention in early life. This review will examine the current evidences about the effects and mechanisms of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in allergy protection.
