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ALA, DHA, EPA and Lipoproteins

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)), long chain fatty acids from fish, are incorporated into lipoprotein phospholipids membranes where they are thought to provide cardioprotective effects. Alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is an essential … Continue reading →

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