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Impact of Genotype on EPA and DHA Status and Responsiveness to Increased Intakes.
Nutrients - 2 Mar 2016
Minihane Anne Marie
Abstract excerpt
At a population level, cardioprotective and cognitive actions of the fish oil (FO) derived long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFAs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been extensively demonstrated. In addition to dietary intake, which is limited for many individuals, EPA and DHA status is dependent on the efficiency of their biosynthesis from α-linolenic acid. Gender...
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