Is docosahexaenoic acid synthesis from α-linolenic acid sufficient to supply the adult brain?

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is important for brain function, and can be obtained directly from the diet or synthesized in the body from α-linolenic acid (ALA). Debate exists as to whether DHA synthesized from ALA can provide sufficient DHA for the adult brain, as measures of DHA synthesis from ingest...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Progress in lipid research 2015-07, Vol.59, p.54-66
Hauptverfasser:	Domenichiello, Anthony F., Kitson, Alex P., Bazinet, Richard P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	ALA Alpha-linolenic Acid alpha-Linolenic Acid - metabolism Animals Biosynthetic Pathways Brain Brain - metabolism DHA Diet Docosahexaenoic acid Docosahexaenoic Acids - biosynthesis Humans Liver Metabolism Requirement Synthesis Uptake
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