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Essential Fatty Acids in Early Development

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Robert Barrington

The two essential fatty acids (EFA), linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)) and α-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)), are required in the diet because humans are unable to synthesise them de novo. A series of elongation and desaturation reactions creates a … Continue reading →

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