{{unknown}}Lipids and Nutraceuticals: Follow up on last month issue. December 2021 Mike Eyres and Laurence Eyres FNZIFST Bioactive Lipids and Brain Health With increased interest in plant-based diets, debate and investigations continue into the bioavailability and conversion rates of 18 carbon omega 3 fatty acids such as DHA and EPA . The need for a sustainable plant-based source of DHA and EPA is becoming apparent as a result of continued unsustainable pressure on global fisheries and climate change. It has been suggested that global production…

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Oils and Fats Update Laurence Eyres FNZIFST November 2021 Obituary and tribute to Professor Frank Gunstone We are so sorry to announce the passing of Frank D. Gunstone at 97years old. He was a prominent AOCS member, author, scientist and mentor to many students and co-workers.  When this author entered the oils and fats Industry in 1974, Frank was already a legend. We had him as a plenary speaker at our international conferences where he was hailed as a powerful and leading figure in the…

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