Investigating the Role of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Bone Development Using Animal Models

Investigating the Role of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Bone Development Using Animal Models

Incorporating n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in the diet may promote the development of a healthy skeleton and thereby reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis in later life. Studies using developing animal models suggest lowering dietary n-6 PUFA and increasing n-3 PUFA intakes, especiall...

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Main Authors: Beatrice Y.Y. Lau, Daniel J.A. Cohen, Wendy E. Ward, David W.L. Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-11-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
polyunsaturated fatty acids
bone mineral density
bone biomechanical strength
nutrition
animal models
growth and development
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/11/14203

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