Serum n-3 Tetracosapentaenoic Acid and Tetracosahexaenoic Acid Increase Following Higher Dietary α-Linolenic Acid but not Docosahexaenoic Acid

In conclusion, this is the first study to demonstrate that increases in dietary ALA but not DHA increase serum TPAn-3 and THA i n rats, suggesting that both fatty acids are precursors to DHA in the biosynthetic pathway.

Source: Lipids - December 21, 2016 Category: Lipidology Source Type: research