99 results about "Omega-6 fatty acid" patented technology

A nutrition bar comprising about 10% wt or more of soy and/or rice protein, at least one transition metal or transition metal compound, and about 2% wt or more of a humectant, and wherein the at least one transition metal or transition metal compound is in a substantially water insoluble form at 20° C. or the nutrition bar has an Aw of 0.45 or less or about 1% wt or more of the soy and/or rice protein is in the form of nuggets and the humectant is selected from polyols. The bars have elevated levels of soy and/or rice protein, yet do not suffer unacceptable from a deterioration in taste or other organoleptic properties over time. In other aspects, a nutrition bar or other food which incorporates pro-oxidants and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids or their sources in encapsulated form, especially as microcapsules. The pro-oxidants may be metal salts such as copper, manganese, iron and/or zinc salts. Sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil. Processes for preparing the polyunsaturated fatty acid capsules are also disclosed. The polyunsaturated fatty acid capsules/microcapsules are prepared by forming an emulsion of the unsaturated fatty acid with a carrier, spray drying the emulsion to form a powder and encapsulating powder, especially with a fluid bed. The invention is especially useful for encapsulating polyunsaturated fatty acids, or oil sources thereof, most preferably omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, such as arachidonic acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), lineoleic acid, linolenic acid (alpha linolenic acid), and gamma-linolenic acids, fish oil, and oil sources of C18:2 and C18:3 fatty acids such as canola oil, soybean oil or blends thereof.

The invention relates generally to methods and compositions concerning desaturase enzymes that modulate the number and location of double bonds in long chain poly-unsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA's). In particular, the invention relates to methods and compositions for improving omega-3 fatty acid profiles in plant products and parts using desaturase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding for such enzymes. In particular embodiments, the desaturase enzymes are Primula Δ6-desaturases. Also provided are improved soybean oil compositions having SDA and a beneficial overall content of omega-3 fatty acids relative to omega-6 fatty acids.

Disclosed herein are alternative, enhanced, and cheaper methods of improving cognitive functions in a subject using a lipid composition conjugated with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, with specific amounts and specific conjugation patterns of LA, linolenic acid (alpha-linolenic acid, gamma-linolenic acid) DHA and eicosapentaenoyl (EPA), e.g. utilizing different sources of lipids.

Disclosed herein is a lipid preparation, said preparation comprising a phosphatidylserine moiety, and poly-unsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) acyl groups, particularly long-chain poly-unsaturated fatty acid (LC-PUFA) acyl groups such as omega-3 and/or omega-6 acyl groups, wherein said PUFA is covalently bound to said glycerophospholipid. Said lipid preparations are particularly useful in the treatment of mental and cognitive disorders, e.g. ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and Alzheimer's disease.

The disclosed preparations present improved bioactivity, and are useful in the treatment of various cognitive and mental conditions and disorders, as well as for maintenance of normal functions of brain-related systems and processes.

The present invention relates to a lipid system, and methods for using such a lipid system, containing specific relative ratios of omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids. The lipid system may be used independently or as a component of a nutritional product. A lipid system according to the present invention may contain omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, and omega-9 fatty acids with the ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids preferably being between 0.25:1 and 3:1, and the ratio of omega-9 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids preferably being between 0.4:1 and 3:1. The present invention also relates to methods for administering a lipid system or a nutritional product containing the lipid system to an individual.

The present invention relates to fungal Δ-15 fatty acid desaturases that are able to catalyze the conversion of linoleic acid (18:2, LA) to alpha-linolenic acid (18:3, ALA). Nucleic acid sequences encoding the desaturases, nucleic acid sequences which hybridize thereto, DNA constructs comprising the desaturase genes, and recombinant host plants and microorganisms expressing increased levels of the desaturases are described. Methods of increasing production of specific omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids by over-expression of the Δ-15 fatty acid desaturases are also described herein.

Compositions and methods for improving the nutritional and physiological status of a woman and her child during all stages of pregnancy are provided herein. This includes pre-conceptional women, pregnant women, and post-natal women (both lactating and non-lactating mothers). The compositions are particularly useful for the neurological, visual, and cognitive development of an embryo, fetus, or infant and the nutritional and physiological well-being of the mother, fetus, and infant. The compositions contain one or more folates, such as a reduced folate and/or folic acid, and one or more essential fatty acids (EFA), such as an omega-3 and/or omega-6 fatty acid. The addition of the essential fatty acid improves upon the folate containing nutritional preparations described in the prior art. The one or more folates and essential fatty acid may be administered together or in separate dosage units. The one or more folates may be selected from folic acid/folate, one or more reduced folates, or a combination of folic acid/folate and one or more reduced folates. The reduced folate is preferably 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, and most preferably 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid. The essential fatty acid is preferably an omega-3 fatty acid, and is preferably docosahexenoic acid (DHA) derived from a vegetarian or non-fish source. The compositions may optionally contain other vitamins, minerals, and ingredients, such as, emollient laxatives—all defined herein as “optional or other ingredients”.

Compositions and methods for improving the nutritional and physiological status of a woman and her child during all stages of pregnancy are provided herein. This includes pre-conceptional women, pregnant women, and post-natal women (both lactating and non-lactating mothers). The compositions are particularly useful for the neurological, visual, and cognitive development of an embryo, fetus, or infant and the nutritional and physiological well-being of the mother, fetus, and infant. The compositions contain one or more folates, such as a reduced folate and/or folic acid, and one or more essential fatty acids (EFA), such as an omega-3 and/or omega-6 fatty acid. The addition of the essential fatty acid improves upon the folate containing nutritional preparations described in the prior art. The one or more folates and essential fatty acid may be administered together or in separate dosage units. The one or more folates may be selected from folic acid/folate, one or more reduced folates, or a combination of folic acid/folate and one or more reduced folates. The reduced folate is preferably 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, and most preferably 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid. The essential fatty acid is preferably an omega-3 fatty acid, and is preferably docosahexenoic acid (DHA) derived from a vegetarian or non-fish source. The compositions may optionally contain other vitamins, minerals, and ingredients, such as, emollient laxatives-all defined herein as “optional or other ingredients”.

A dietary supplement system including three general components is provided. The first component is the fatty acid component and this includes sunflower seeds (containing omega 6 fatty acids), flax seed (containing omega 3 fatty acids) and powdered oils (containing omega 3 or omega 6 fatty acids and generally produced from sunflower oils). The weight ratio of omega 6 fatty acids to omega 3 fatty acids is 10:1 to 1:1, with 10:1 to 5:1 being preferred for normal animals and 2:1 to 1:1 being preferred for animals which have fatty acid responsive conditions. The second component is the GI component, which is used for facilitating animal gut health. This component includes prebiotics, probiotics and immunoglobulin (typically from albumin concentrate). The third component is the breed specific component and can include vitamins, minerals, additional fatty acids, antioxidants, amino acids, palatants, and nutraceutical additives.

A wipe article comprising a composition comprising omega-6 fatty acid. A method of improving skin barrier function of semi-occluded skin comprising the step of contacting the semi-occluded skin with a wipe comprising an omega-6 fatty acid.

The invention discloses a blending oil which contains omega-3 fatty acid and a preparation method thereof. The blending oil consists of 10 to 25 percent of linseed oil and 75 to 90 percent of other edible oil which contains omega-6 fatty acid, the ratio between the omega-3 fatty acid and the omega-6 fatty acid is 1: 4 to 6. Content data of the omega-3 fatty acid and the omega-6 fatty acid are set up through the inspection and analysis on raw oils and then, the ratio between omega-3 and omega-6 is calculated according to the formula so that the ratio is within the scope of 1: 4 to 6, at last, the oil is blended evenly under the condition of over 20 DEG C and is filled, and then the blending oil is prepared. The blending oil of the invention is characterized by reasonable formula, abundant nutrition and being capable of regulating the blood fat of human body, stabilizing blood sugar level and improving the immunity of human body.

The present invention provides compositions, methods, and kits comprising PUFAs produced by microalgae, in particular omega-3 and/or omega-6 fatty acids produced by members of the genus Rhodomonas, in particular Rhodomonas salina and/or genetically engineered bacteria or co-cultures of microalgae and bacteria. The invention also provides compositions, methods, and kits comprising the PUFAs for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a disease or condition, in particular a cardiovascular and/or inflammatory disease or condition.

The invention discloses health-care corn oil containing peony seed oil and a preparing method thereof. The health-care corn oil adopts edible vegetable oil rich in omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids as a raw material and is edible oil which is formed by mixing corn oil and the peony seed oil. The health-care corn oil containing the peony seed oil, disclosed by the invention, has the advantages of solving the problem that the proportions of fatty acids in the conventional corn oil are out of balance and in particular, the proportions of the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are out of balance, having a simple formula, enabling the preparation of the corn oil to be more reasonable and being the novel health-care corn oil with more comprehensive nutrition, good mouth feeling and better health-care performance.

Disclosed is a lipid preparation comprising a glycerophospholipid or salt, conjugate and derivatives thereof, particularly phosphatidylserine (PS), phosphatidylcholine (PC), phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), phosphatidyl-inositol (PI), phosphatidylglycerol (PG) and phosphatidic acid (PA), and poly-unsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) acyl groups, particularly long-chain poly-unsaturated fatty acid (LC-PUFA) acyl groups such as omega-3 and/or omega-6 acyl groups, wherein said PUFA is covalently bound to said glycerophospholipid. The disclosed preparations possess an improved bioactivity, and are useful in the treatment of various cognitive and mental conditions and disorders and for maintenance of normal functions of brain-related systems and processes, for example ADHD.

Gastrointestinal conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn, acid indigestion, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach and intestinal ulcers, gastrointestinal tract inflammation, thrush, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diarrhea and cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, stomach, intestines and colon, may be treated or prevented by administration of compositions containing a therapeutically effective amount of a fatty acid and a therapeutically effective amount of mucilaginous fiber. Fatty acids suitable for use in the compositions include omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids and/or omega-9 fatty acids.

The invention discloses nutrition-balanced edible blend oil. The blend oil is prepared from the following raw material oil in parts by weight: 4 parts of flaxseed oil, 18 to 28 parts of corn oil, 8 to 15 parts of hemp oil, 8 to 12 parts of rice oil and 10 to 20 parts of tea oil; moreover, the various raw oil is weighed according to a weight ratio 1:(3.5 to 4.5):(4.5 to 5.5) of omega-3 fatty acid to omega-6 fatty acid to omega-9 fatty acid. The blend oil is coordinated in a proportion among the fatty acids, is reasonable in formula, is balanced in nutrition, has the effects of lowering blood pressure, lowering fat, lowering the incidence probability of coronary heart disease, preventing senile dementia and the like, and is very suitable for middle aged and elderly people to eat; by adopting the balanced-nutrition edible blend oil, intake of fatty acids necessary for sustaining life can be ensured.

A composition to moderate excessive and potentially harmful gastric acid levels in the gastrointestinal tract of horses is disclosed. The composition includes calcium oxide and/or calcium hydroxide, which may be in combination with various buffers and other ingredients such as sodium bicarbonate, sodium bentonite, sodium sesquicarbonate, calcium carbonate, magnesium oxide, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid sources, simple carbohydrates, and/or probiotics. A method of administering the composition is also disclosed.

The invention provides double-layer equilibrium edible vegetable blend oil and a preparation method thereof. The fatty acid in the double-layer equilibrium edible vegetable blend oil comprises omega-3 fatty acid and omega-6 fatty acid in mass ratio of 1 to (2.5-3.5), wherein the fatty acid comprises 10 to 18wt% of omega-3 fatty acid; the total content of omega-3 fatty acid and omega-6 fatty acid in the double-layer equilibrium edible vegetable blend oil is 40 to 72wt%; the double-layer equilibrium edible vegetable blend oil has AOM value not less than 10. The invention further provides the preparation method of the double-layer equilibrium edible vegetable blend oil. According to the double-layer equilibrium edible vegetable blend oil and the preparation method of the double-layer equilibrium edible vegetable blend oil, the problem of unreasonable proportion of essential fatty acid in the general vegetable oil can be solved, and the practical significance on avoiding of heart disease and other diseases due to cell disordering caused by serious imbalance in ratio of omega-3 fatty acid to omega-6 fatty acid as well as improvement on national health level is great; the preparation method is simple, the industrialization is easy, and the blend oil and the preparation method have reference significance on formulating of national standard for edible blend oil.