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Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Depression

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Robert Barrington

The essential fatty acids α-linolenic acid (ALA, C,18:3 (n-3)) and linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)) are required for the formation of the eicosanoid signal molecules which regulate cellular function. Because of the wide ranging modulation of cellular activity by eicosanoids, … Continue reading →

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