Do Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid Have the Potential to Compete against Each Other?

Do Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid Have the Potential to Compete against Each Other?

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) consumed in low abundance in the Western diet. Increased consumption of n-3 PUFAs may have beneficial effects for a wide range of physiological outcomes including chronic inflammation. However, con...

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Main Authors: Anandita Pal, Adam H. Metherel, Lauren Fiabane, Nicole Buddenbaum, Richard P. Bazinet, Saame Raza Shaikh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
omega-3 fatty acids
EPA
DHA
arachidonic acid
membrane
western diet
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/12/3718

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