Lipids

Abstract

Chapter 6 provides information on substances of lipid origin that have had important effects for the treatment or prevention of diseases such as cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disorders, obesity, among others. Information associated with metabolites of plant origin, as well as lipids of animal origin, food lipids, that have demonstrated hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, hypocholesterolemic, antihyperlipidemic and antihypertensive effects is presented. The chapter also discusses topics dealing with the chemical structures of the reported lipids, their origin, synthesis, preclinical studies, in vitro, in situ, clinical studies, detailing dosage, method of administration, biochemical, molecular, genetic studies, and mechanisms of action.