TABLE 1.
Health benefits of PUFA.
| PUFA | Health benefits | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| ω‐3 fatty acids | ||
| α‐linolenic acid (ALA) | Promotes cardiovascular functioning, blood pressure regulation, and neurological problems; anti‐inflammatory and antiarrhythmic characteristics | Blondeau et al. (2015) and Gogna et al. (2023) |
| Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) | Anti‐inflammatory qualities, fewer serious coronary incidents, and better antiplatelet actions increase cardiovascular performance. Protects against severe brain damage | Narayan et al. (2006) and Swanson et al. (2012) |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | ||
| ω‐6 fatty acids | ||
| Linoleic acid (LA) | Decrease body fat with increasing lean body mass, and modify immunological and/or inflammatory reactions to decrease the formation of atherosclerosis | Kim et al. (2016) |
| Arachidonic acid (AA) | The neurological system (cognitive and brain processes), skeletal muscle, and immune processes all require it for proper growth and functioning | Tallima and El Ridi (2017) |