[Experimental evidence on the role of different types unsaturated fats in the diet on ageing]

Abstract

Nutrition has been largely related to the physiological ageing process. Several nutrients, such as certain types of dietary fat and various antioxidants have been shown to have positive effects on age-related diseases. The type of dietary fat affects mitochondrial structure and function, as well as its susceptibility to oxidative stress, all factors involved in ageing. The present review aims to summarise the studies conducted by our research group in the past 10 years, using virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, or fish oil as a source of unsaturated fat diet relative to a rat model of ageing.

Keywords: Aceite de girasol; Aceite de oliva virgen; Aceite de pescado; Fish oil; Longevidad; Longevity; Mitochondria; Mitocondria; Sunflower oil; Virgin olive oil.