Browsing Articles publicats (IRBLleida) by Subject "Fatty acids"
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Association of low oleic acid intake with diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetic patients: a case–control study
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background: The objective of this study was to describe the intake of macronutrient, especially fatty acids, and explore their possible effect on diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: ... -
Fatty acids in the placenta of appropiate- versus small-for-gestational-age infants at term birth
(Elsevier, 2021)Introduction: Fatty acids are essential nutrients for the fetus and are supplied by the mother through the placenta. Desaturase and elongase enzymes play an important role in modulating the fatty acid composition of body ... -
Mitochondrial membrane peroxidizability index is inversely related to maximum life span in mammals
(Elsevier, 1998)The oxidative stress theory of aging predicts a low degree of fatty acid unsaturation in tissues of longevous animals, because membrane lipids increase their sensitivity to oxidative damage as a function of their unsaturation. ... -
The lipidome fingerprint of longevity
(MDPI, 2020-09-01)Lipids were determinants in the appearance and evolution of life. Recent studies disclose the existence of a link between lipids and animal longevity. Findings from both comparative studies and genetics and nutritional ... -
Type 1 diabetic subjects with diabetic retinopathy show an unfavorable pattern of fat intake
(MDPI, 2018-08-29)Medical nutrition therapy is an important part of the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Proper adherence to a healthy diet may have a favorable impact on diabetes management and its diabetic complications. Our ...