Omega-3s, trans-fats, polyunsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid--research facts about
fatty acids and their relationship to heart disease and atherosclerosis, obesity, cancer,
and neurological disorders abound. Chemical names appear on every nutrition label. But,
just what do these terms mean in health and disease?

The Fats of Life delineates the importance of essential fatty acids, with a focus on
distinctions between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid variants. The chemical and biochemical
characteristics of these fatty acids and their metabolism to a vast array of potent bioactive
messengers are described in the context of their potential effects on general health and
impact on various diseases and neurological disorders. Glen D. Lawrence addresses in detail
the capacity for polyunsaturated fatty acids to influence asthma, atherosclerosis, heart
disease, inflammation, cancer, and immunity. Lawrence makes clear that our understanding of
the biochemical and physiological effects of dietary fats has advanced tremendously as
a result of careful research, but he also stresses that this knowledge has not easily
translated into sound dietary recommendations.

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