Hugh Macdonald Sinclair
Hugh Macdonald Sinclair
Hugh Macdonald Sinclair (1910–1990) was a British nutritionist and medical researcher known for his advocacy of the omega-3 fatty acid theory of disease.
Pronunciation
Hugh Macdonald Sinclair: /hjuː məkˈdɒnəld ˈsɪŋklɛər/
Etymology
The name 'Hugh' is of Old German origin, meaning 'heart, mind, spirit'. 'Macdonald' is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Donald'. 'Sinclair' is a Scottish surname of Norman origin, derived from the Clan Sinclair and meaning 'Saint Clair'.
Related Terms
- Human nutrition: The provision to humans to obtain the materials necessary to support life, which Sinclair studied extensively.
- Medical research: The study of health and disease in people, which Sinclair contributed to significantly.
- Omega-3 fatty acid: A type of fat that is important for health and was a major focus of Sinclair's research.
Biography
Hugh Macdonald Sinclair was born in 1910. He studied medicine at University College, Oxford and later became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. Sinclair is best known for his research on the role of dietary fats in health and disease. He proposed that a deficiency in certain types of fats, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, could lead to a range of diseases. This theory was controversial at the time but has since gained widespread acceptance.
Sinclair also founded the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) and the journal Lipids. He passed away in 1990.
Legacy
Sinclair's work has had a lasting impact on the field of nutrition. His omega-3 fatty acid theory of disease has influenced dietary guidelines and the development of nutritional supplements. The ISSFAL and the journal Lipids continue to promote research in the field of fatty acids and lipids.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hugh Macdonald Sinclair
- Wikipedia's article - Hugh Macdonald Sinclair
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