Mastné kyseliny a tuky ve zdraví a nemoci – Zeman Miroslav (2024)

The reader will gain insights into the role of individual fatty acids in the mechanisms of inflammation, thrombosis, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and carcinogenesis, as well as the current state of research on the potential use of certain fatty acids in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic, gastroenterological, neuropsychiatric, and oncological diseases. They will learn about the influence of selected drugs on fatty acid metabolism. A significant part of the book consists of chapters informing about the position of fatty acids and fats in nutrition. ***** The inclusion of colorful images and tables greatly enhances the reader's navigation through the text, contributing to the understanding of this often complex issue. ***** This undergraduate and postgraduate publication is primarily intended for students of medicine, the Czech University of Life Sciences, natural sciences, nutritional therapists, doctors from various fields (cardiologists, diabetologists, gastroenterologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, general practitioners), and students in postgraduate programs in biochemistry, pathobiochemistry, pathophysiology, and laboratory workers. Information about the importance of the quality and quantity of fats consumed in the diet will certainly also find readers among the general public outside of healthcare.