The natural occurrence and health benefits of polyunsaturated fatty acids / Zainal Kifli Abdul Razak

Various studies have shown that the polyunsaturated fatty acids play an important role in maintaining human health. These fatty acids show preventative effect against certain diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Thus, the society should be educated on how to consume healthy diets so that the sufficient amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids is taken in order to maintain a good health. This paper discusses about the natural occurrence of polyunsaturated fatty acids and the scientific explanation of their health effects.