WelcomeISSFAL is an International Scientific Society established in 1991, of more than 300 members from more than 30 countries. ISSFAL members are scientists, medical professionals, educators, administrators, communicators and others with an interest in the health effects of dietary fats, oils and lipids; members include researchers carrying out studies on the health effects of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids as well as other lipids. ISSFAL is the foremost International Scientific Society dealing exclusively with the health impact of dietary lipids. Join ISSFAL Today!Individual Membership A Message from the ISSFAL Secretary- October 11, 2023 Dear all, Very sadly we have to report the passing of long time ISSFAL member John Paul SanGiovanni. John Paul had a long and distinguished career in our field, in addition to being a regular contributor at many ISSFAL meetings, the many awards he received included the second ever Norman Salem Jr ISSFAL Early Career Award in 2010. John Paul will be sadly missed by his many friends, colleagues and collaborators. Please see https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/29295537/john-paul-sangiovanni. Best wishes, Congratulations to Professor Lagarde!
![]() Congratulations to Professor Maria Makrides ISSFAL President as well as Deputy Director and Women & Kids Theme Leader, for being awarded Scientist of the Year at the 2022 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards. More Info. The Seventh Statement ‘Omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy to prevent preterm birth’ was announced on September 30, 2022. Following many years of investigation, there is strong evidence that a proportion of preterm births can be prevented by increasing maternal dietary omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) intake during pregnancy. You may view the statement by clicking here.
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