Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Fish as an Antibacterial and Anticancer Agent- A Review

Authors

  • J. Aparna PG and Research, Department Of Zoology, N.S.S Hindu College, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala, India
  • M. Ampili PG and Research, Department Of Zoology, N.S.S Hindu College, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2022.9.2.05

Keywords:

Antibacterial activity, Anticancer effect, Docosahexaenoic acid, Eicosapentaenoic acid, Fatty acids

Abstract

Fish contain many essential compounds that are important for human health. The presence of omega-3 fatty acids which includes eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid increases the beneficial aspect of fish. This review intends to briefly describe the antibacterial and anticancer of fish oil extract. Several fish species which are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids content inhibits the growth of several pathogenic bacteria and cancer cell lines. Consumption of these types of fish also helps in control or reduction of health problems such as asthma and inflammation.

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Published

2022-04-01

How to Cite

J. Aparna, & M. Ampili. (2022). Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Fish as an Antibacterial and Anticancer Agent- A Review. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 9(2), 22–25. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2022.9.2.05

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2022): Vol 9 | Issue 2 | April - June 2022

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