Plant-based stearidonic acid as sustainable source of omega-3 fatty acid with functional outcomes on human health.

Prasad, P. and Anjali, P. and Sreedhar, R. V. (2021) Plant-based stearidonic acid as sustainable source of omega-3 fatty acid with functional outcomes on human health. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 61 (10). pp. 1725-1737. ISSN 1549-7852

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Abstract

Dietary omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA) like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3) are known to be potent biological regulators with therapeutic and preventive effects on human health. Many global health organizations have recommended consuming marine based omega-3 sources for neonatal brain development and reducing the risk of various chronic diseases. However, due to concerns regarding the origin, sustainable supply and safety of the marine sources, alternative n-3 PUFA sources are being explored. Recently, plant-based omega-3 sources are gaining much importance because of their sustainable supply and dietary acceptance. a-linolenic acid (ALA, 18:3n-3) rich seed oils are the major omega-3 fatty acid source available for human consumption. But, efficiency of conversion of ALA to n-3 LC-PUFAs in humans is limited due to a rate-limiting step in the n-3 pathway catalyzed by D6-desaturase. Botanical stearidonic acid (SDA, 18:4n-3) rich oils are emerging as a sustainable omega-3 source with efficient conversion rate to n-3 LC-PUFA especially to EPA, as it bypasses the D6-desaturase rate limiting step. Several recent studies have identified the major plant sources of SDA and explored its potential health benefits and preventive roles in inflammation, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer. This systematic review summarizes the current state of knowledge on the sources, nutraceutical roles, food-based applications and the future perspectives of botanical SDA.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Nutraceuticals; omega-3- fatty acids; stearidonic acid; seed oils
Subjects:	600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 18 Processed foods > 04 Functional foods 600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 20 Plant Food
Divisions:	Plant Cell Biotechnology
Depositing User:	Food Sci. & Technol. Information Services
Date Deposited:	30 Sep 2020 10:42
Last Modified:	29 Nov 2021 11:06
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/14471

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