ReviewNutrients2013
Alternative sources of omega-3 fats: can we find a sustainable substitute for fish?
Review in Nutrients, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 53 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
53 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 217 citations in OpenAlex.
- Therapeutic Benefits of Topical Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Skin Diseases and Cosmetics: An Updated Systematic Review.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Pooled it
- Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of the Relationship Between Polyunsaturated and Trans Fatty Acids During Pregnancy and Offspring Weight Development.Frontiers in nutrition · 2021Pooled it
- The effectiveness of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid interventions during pregnancy on obesity measures in the offspring: an up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of nutrition · 2019Pooled it
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid Plasma Levels Before and After Supplementation: Correlations with Mood and Clinical Outcomes in the Omega-3 and Therapy Studies.Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology · 2017Trial
- High-fat meals rich in EPA plus DHA compared with DHA only have differential effects on postprandial lipemia and plasma 8-isoprostane F2α concentrations relative to a control high-oleic acid meal: a randomized controlled trial.The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2014Trial
- Nutritional Composition, Health Benefits and Claim Conditions of Fish from Aquaculture: A Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Antarctic fungi: a bio-source alternative to produce polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).Microbiology spectrum · 2026Article
- Effects of inorganic nitrogen addition to okara-utilized medium on the oleaginous yeast Lipomyces starkeyi and assessment of metabolism involved in increased oil production.Biotechnology for biofuels and bioproducts · 2025Article
- A Review on Marine Microbial Docosahexaenoic Acid Production Through Circular Economy, Fermentation Engineering, and Antioxidant Technology.Marine drugs · 2025Review
- Unveiling the Anti-Aging Potential of Marine Natural Bioproducts.Marine drugs · 2025Review
- Chia (Salvia hispanica L.), a functional 'superfood': new insights into its botanical, genetic and nutraceutical characteristics.Annals of botany · 2024Review
- Effect of Dietary Eicosapentaenoic and Docosahexaenoic Fatty Acid Supplementation during the Last Month of Gestation on Fatty Acid Metabolism and Oxidative Status in Charolais Cows and Calves.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- Marine microalgaeFrontiers in nutrition · 2024Article
- Environmental metagenetics unveil novel plant-pollinator interactions.Ecology and evolution · 2023Article
- Comparison of hs-CRP in Adult Obesity and Central Obesity in Indonesia Based on Omega-3 Fatty Acids Intake: Indonesian Family Life Survey 5 (IFLS 5) Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- IgE-Mediated Shellfish Allergy in Children.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Differences and Similarities in Lipid Composition, Nutritional Value, and Bioactive Potential of Four EdibleFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Nutritional Profile of Commercialized Plant-Based Meat: An Integrative Review with a Systematic Approach.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Development of sustainable downstream processing for nutritional oil production.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2023Review
- Biotechnological production of omega-3 fatty acids: current status and future perspectives.Frontiers in microbiology · 2023Review
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
Increasing demand for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) containing fish oils is putting pressure on fish species and numbers. Fisheries provide fish for human consumption, supplement production and fish feeds and are currently supplying fish at a maximum historical rate, suggesting mass-scale fishing is no longer sustainable. However, the health properties of EPA and DHA long-chain (LC) omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) demonstrate the necessity for these oils in our diets. EPA and DHA from fish oils show favourable effects in inflammatory bowel disease, some cancers and cardiovascular complications. The high prevalence of these diseases worldwide indicates the requirement for alternative sources of LC-PUFA. Strategies have included plant-based fish diets, although this may compromise the health benefits associated with fish oils. Alternatively, stearidonic acid, the product of α-linolenic acid desaturation, may act as an EPA-enhancing fatty acid. Additionally, algae oils may be a promising omega-3 PUFA source for the future. Algae are beneficial for multiple industries, offering a source of biodiesel and livestock feeds. However, further research is required to develop efficient and sustainable LC-PUFA production from algae. This paper summarises the recent research for developing prospective substitutes for omega-3 PUFA and the current limitations that are faced.
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