INFORM January 2024

inform January 2024, Vol. 35 (1) • 31 EXTRACTS & DISTILLATES Health & Nutrition articles picked by researchers This column highlights articles from non-AOCS journals to complement the AOCS member benefit of access to full journal articles at www.aocs.org/stay-informed/journals.

applications. This comprehensive review focuses on flaxseed oil as the major product of flaxseed with emphasis on the interrelationship between its chemical composition and biological effects. Effects reviewed include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, antiulcer, anti-osteoporotic, cardioprotective, metabolic, and neuroprotective. This study provides an overview of flaxseed oil effects with the reported action mechanisms related to its phyto chemical composition and in comparison, to other PUFA-rich oils. This study presents the most updated and comprehensive review sum marizing flaxseed oil’s health benefits for the treatment of various diseases. The effect of crackers enriched with camelina sativa oil on omega-3 serum fatty acid composition in older adults: A randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial De Giuseppe, R., et al. , The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging , 27, 463, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12603-023-1925-x Background Camelina sativa oil is one of the richest dietary sources of omega-3, with polyunsaturated fatty acids amounts of over 50%, linolenic acid content of around 40–45%, and linoleic acid of about 15%. Moreover, this oil is a valuable source of antioxidants which provide oxidative stability. All those features raise interest in considering Camelina oil as an alternative and sustainable oil source providing stable omega-3 rich emulsions for functional food production. Objectives The present study aimed to investigate the effects of Camelina oil-en riched crackers on serum omega-3 concentration, inflammatory markers and serum lipid profile. Design Randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial. Setting: Research and Development Center (Complife Italia s.r.l.). Participants Sixty-six free-living older volunteers (aged≥65 years).

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Issues regarding health and nutrition play a major role in the suc cess of the products that come from our industry. An area of inter est of mine is the role that omega-3 fatty acids play in this space and how sources that are high in omega-3 yield multiple benefits. The first article looks at flaxseed oil, a product that is readily avail able as a supplement at Whole Foods or other health food mar kets. The second article looks at camelina oil, an oilseed that has received much interest for its ability to grow in arid environments and with minimal inputs. The third article from our Lipids journal presents a comparison between Calamus , fish and krill oil. A comprehensive review of the health benefits of flaxseed oil in relation to its chemical composition and comparison with other omega-3-rich oils Al-Madhagy, S., et al. , European Journal of Medical Research, 28, 240, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01203-6 Flaxseed ( Linum usitatissimum L) is an ancient perennial plant species regarded as a multipurpose plant owing to its richness in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) including α-linolenic acid (ALA). The extensive biochemical analysis of flaxseed resulted in the identification of its bioactive, i.e., lignans with potential application in the improvement of human health. Flaxseed oil, fibers, and lignans exert potential health benefits including reduction of cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, and autoimmune and neurological disorders that have led to the diversification of flaxseed plant