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More on EFA Interactions

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Robert Barrington

The long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) eicosapentanoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)) accumulate in cell membranes where they provide protection against cardiovascular disease. This is because they are converted to eicosanoid hormones that regulate … Continue reading →

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