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- Title
Milk Fatty Acid Profiles in Different Animal Species: Focus on the Potential Effect of Selected PUFAs on Metabolism and Brain Functions.
- Authors
Mollica, Maria P.; Trinchese, Giovanna; Cimmino, Fabiano; Penna, Eduardo; Cavaliere, Gina; Tudisco, Raffaella; Musco, Nadia; Manca, Claudia; Catapano, Angela; Monda, Marcellino; Bergamo, Paolo; Banni, Sebastiano; Infascelli, Federico; Lombardi, Pietro; Crispino, Marianna; Puglisi, Michael J.
- Abstract
Milk contains several important nutrients that are beneficial for human health. This review considers the nutritional qualities of essential fatty acids (FAs), especially omega-3 (ω-3) and omega-6 (ω-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) present in milk from ruminant and non-ruminant species. In particular, the impact of milk fatty acids on metabolism is discussed, including its effects on the central nervous system. In addition, we presented data indicating how animal feeding—the main way to modify milk fat composition—may have a potential impact on human health, and how rearing and feeding systems strongly affect milk quality within the same animal species. Finally, we have presented the results of in vivo studies aimed at supporting the beneficial effects of milk FA intake in animal models, and the factors limiting their transferability to humans were discussed.
- Subjects
BRAIN physiology; CENTRAL nervous system physiology; MILK analysis; UNSATURATED fatty acids; AGRICULTURE; NUTRITIONAL value; BASAL metabolism; NUTRITIONAL requirements; OMEGA-3 fatty acids; LINOLEIC acid; ESSENTIAL fatty acids; OMEGA-6 fatty acids; FOOD chemistry; ANIMALS
- Publication
Nutrients, 2021, Vol 13, Issue 4, p1111
- ISSN
2072-6643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/nu13041111