POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF FISH OILS

Abstract

Essential fatty acid deficiency in animals is characterised by a poor rate of growth, an increased voluntary food intake and a scaly dermatitis. Linoleic acid (18:2n‐6) cures all the symptoms but ∝‐linolenic acid (18:3n&hyphen3) only restores growth. Babies fed skimmed milk develop similar symptoms which are relieved by linoleic acid. The minimum daily requirement is approximately 1% of the energy intake: for an adult that is about 2 grams of linoleic acid.

Citation

Sanders, T. (1989), "POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF FISH OILS", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 89 No. 4, pp. 2-4. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb059237