Category Archives: Arachidonic Acid

Decreasing Arachidonic Acid Levels

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) (AA, 20: 4 (n-6)) that is enzymatically converted to a number of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids. In particular, AA is converted via COX (cyclooxygenase) enzymes to the series 2 prostanoids (prostaglandins and thromboxanes) and … Continue reading →

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Fatty Acids, Eicosanoids and Arachidonic Acid

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA) are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) of the omega 3 and 6 family respectively, and are both essential to health. These fatty acids have a number of important function in humans, and deficiency … Continue reading →

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Synergism Between Essential Fats

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, C18:3 (n-6)) is a fatty acid that is synthesised in humans from the essential fatty acid linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-3)). Addition of GLA to the diet of humans can reduce inflammation in conditions such as rheumatoid … Continue reading →

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