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GLA and EPA Interaction

Starflower (borage) and evening primrose oils are good sources of the n-6 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid γ-linolenic acid (GLA, C18:3 (n-6)). In humans GLA is converted to dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA, C20:3 (n-6)) which is subsequently converted to the anti-inflammatory … Continue reading

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