Protective effect of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on sodium nitrite induced nephrotoxicity and oxidative damage in rat kidney

► Environmental pollutants such as sodium nitrite pose serious health concerns. ► PUFA have intrinsic antioxidant properties. ► PUFA ameliorates sodium nitrite induced nephrotoxicity. ► Plant sources of PUFA possess same beneficial effects as animal sources.