Beneficial Outcomes of Omega-6 and Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Malnourished Children: A Scoping Review
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.38
- Author:
Nur Kamilah Mohd Fauzy
1
;
Muhammad Salahuddin Haris
2
,
3
;
Azrulein Ibrahim
3
;
Muhd Alwi Muhd Helmi
4
;
Sakinah Harith
1
Author Information
1. Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
2. Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia&
3. IKOP Pharma Sdn. Bhd., Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
4. Department of Paediatrics, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid, Omega -3 and -6 Fatty Acid, Children
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2023;19(No.6):285-296
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) intake may be beneficial in many aspects during the early phase of life. This
scoping review aims to examine the beneficial outcomes and intakes of omega-3 and omega-6 PUFA among children. An electronic database search on academic journals published from 2017 to 2021 was conducted using Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar. A total of 35 studies were identified and included in this scoping review.
Majority of the findings found that PUFAs intake has a beneficial impact on the growth development, mental and
cognitive health among children whether they are malnourished, sick or healthy individuals. Overall, this review
may provide additional information on the benefits and recommended intake of supplementing PUFAs on children.
More detailed research on this topic is needed to support these findings since it will contribute to the formation of
the dietary intervention.
- Full text:11.2023my1692.pdf
