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Article: Oils ain't oils?(the capacity for conversion of aLNA to EPA and DHA in man and the possible influence of gender on this process)(alphalinolenic acid)(eicosapentanoic acid)(docosahexanoic acid)(Clinical report)
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- Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society
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- March 1, 2007
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Williams C, Burdge G. Long chain n-3 PUFA: plant v. marine sources. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 2006;65:42-50.
Introduction
Readers will be well aware of the importance of ensuring a good intake of essential fatty acids in the diet. As omega 6 fatty acids are generally consumed to a much larger extent than omega 3 fatty acids in a typical Australian diet, emphasis needs to ensure that a good balance is maintained.
Primary omega 3 fatty acids include eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA). Deep sea cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel, and herring provide concentrated sources of these fatty acids. However both ...