3 facts: Fatty acids help lung function by increasing oxygen and protein metabolism because it increases protein synthesis. Higher red blood cell omega-3 levels increases mineral density - makes bones stronger. DHA is formed from docosatrienes. Questions: How do docosatrienes form DHA? What role do fatty acids have in protein synthesis?
Facts: 1. BPD patients have reduced levels of omega-3s. 2. DHA mostly found in the disk membranes of the retina enhances the functioning of rhodopspin (pigment). 3. Docosatrienes are anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory.
Questions: 1. On a cellular level, how do omega 3s modify blood antioxidant status? 2. What specifically do EPA’s do to increase neuronal membrane activity?
Connection: The topic of Borderline Personality Disorder in this video connects to my topic, as my topic is related to serotonin production and its psychological effects. EPA and DHA improves psychological function for neuronal activity, as a result, there is an increased production of serotonin, which regulates mood. An increase of Omega-3's, and subsequently an increase of serotonin, may help to mediate the effects of Borderline Personality Disorder.
Question #1: Because EPA and DHA are a key part of neuronal membranes, would a lack of EPA and DHA alter the membrane? And would supplementing those Omega-3's restore the altered membranes?
Question #2: Because the brain is responsible for processing images received from the eyes, would an altered brain composition disturb this process?
Connection: Taylor's video actually had a lot of similarities to my video. We both talked about maintaining a healthy ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, and the negative repercussions that can arise form consuming too many omega-6 fatty acids. In addition, we both discussed the impacts omega-3 fatty acids can have on one's eyes and central nervous system (in different ways, but the general topic was still the same).
Question #1: If omega-3s are part of the "essential fatty acid family" that humans cannot form on their own, how is DHA formed from docosatrienes, which are "internally originated mediators"?
Question #2: Does the fact that docosatrienes are "conjugated triene structures" have any impact on DHA's functionality?
3 facts: Fatty acids help lung function by increasing oxygen and protein metabolism because it increases protein synthesis. Higher red blood cell omega-3 levels increases mineral density - makes bones stronger. DHA is formed from docosatrienes.
ReplyDeleteQuestions: How do docosatrienes form DHA? What role do fatty acids have in protein synthesis?
Facts: 1. BPD patients have reduced levels of omega-3s.
ReplyDelete2. DHA mostly found in the disk membranes of the retina enhances the functioning of rhodopspin (pigment).
3. Docosatrienes are anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory.
Questions:
1. On a cellular level, how do omega 3s modify blood antioxidant status?
2. What specifically do EPA’s do to increase neuronal membrane activity?
Connection: The topic of Borderline Personality Disorder in this video connects to my topic, as my topic is related to serotonin production and its psychological effects. EPA and DHA improves psychological function for neuronal activity, as a result, there is an increased production of serotonin, which regulates mood. An increase of Omega-3's, and subsequently an increase of serotonin, may help to mediate the effects of Borderline Personality Disorder.
ReplyDeleteQuestion #1: Because EPA and DHA are a key part of neuronal membranes, would a lack of EPA and DHA alter the membrane? And would supplementing those Omega-3's restore the altered membranes?
Question #2: Because the brain is responsible for processing images received from the eyes, would an altered brain composition disturb this process?
Connection: Taylor's video actually had a lot of similarities to my video. We both talked about maintaining a healthy ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, and the negative repercussions that can arise form consuming too many omega-6 fatty acids. In addition, we both discussed the impacts omega-3 fatty acids can have on one's eyes and central nervous system (in different ways, but the general topic was still the same).
ReplyDeleteQuestion #1: If omega-3s are part of the "essential fatty acid family" that humans cannot form on their own, how is DHA formed from docosatrienes, which are "internally originated mediators"?
Question #2: Does the fact that docosatrienes are "conjugated triene structures" have any impact on DHA's functionality?
Your illustrations/diagrams are helpful in understanding the anatomy and mechanism of your concepts. Good job choosing those!
ReplyDeleteI think your "where to go from here" are great springboards to guide you on your next step.
You have a lot of information in this screencast. Be sure you're familiar with all the terminology you use - in case someone has a question!
Overall, good job!