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Long Chain Fatty Acids: Mood Enhancers?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Fish contains two important dietary n-3 long-chain fatty acids, eicosapentanoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)). These fatty acids accumulate in plasma membranes where they may increase membrane fluidity, and can also influence cellular function through … Continue reading →

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