학술논문
Promotional effects of plant volatile oils on the polyunsaturated fatty acid status during aging
Document Type
Original Paper
Author
Source
AGE: The Official Journal of the American Aging Association, the American College of Clinical Gerontology & the International Association of Biomedical Gerontology. April 1993 16(2):71-74
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0161-9152
1574-4647
1574-4647
Abstract
Protection of polyunsaturated fatty acids within the liver of old mice was realized by the ingestion of culinary and medicinal plant volatile oils containing natural antioxidants obtained by hydrodistillation. This protection effectively reversed the normal trend in polyunsaturated fatty acid metabolism during aging wherein a decrease in levels is concomitant with a reduction in tissue function and integrity. Volatile oil from thyme was overall the most effective in this protective capacity.