stearidonate; steraridonic acid [C18:4w3]

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Introduction

[C18:4w3].

Vegetable source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Only elongase activity needed for conversion to eicosapentaenoic acid.

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References

  1. James MJ, Ursin VM, Cleland LG. Metabolism of stearidonic acid in human subjects: comparison with the metabolism of other n-3 fatty acids. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 May;77(5):1140-5. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12716664

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