Omega-3 fatty acids : metabolism and biological effects /
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| Imprint: | Basel ; Boston : Birkhäuser Verlag, c1993. |
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| Description: | 389 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Advances in life sciences |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1461612 |
| Summary: | A selection of critically reviewed papers based on presentations given at the symposium on [title], held in Oslo, Norway, in September 1992. As most of the key scientists were present to share their newest data, the volume contains the latest information in epidemiology, basic research, clinical laboratory science, and clinical experience related to omega-3 fatty acids, From a scientific point of view, it is very important to describe the biological effects of these essential nutrients, and the mechanisms by which they operate, in order to initiate a plan for future prophylaxis and treatment of some of the most common diseases in our societies. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. |
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| Physical Description: | 389 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0817628843 3764328843 |
