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Long Chain Fatty Acids in Skin

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Robert Barrington

The skin epidermis has some unique metabolic properties regarding the way it handles long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Deficiency in certain PUFA can lead to inflammation of the epidermal cells and result in a number of skin disorders. Arachidonic … Continue reading →

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