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Stearidonic Acid as a 'Pro-Eicosapentaenoic Acid'

Stearidonic Acid as a 'Pro-Eicosapentaenoic Acid'

William S Harris

Curr Opin Lipidol. 2012 Feb;23(1):30-4.

PMID: 22186661

Abstract:

Purpose of review:
ω-3 Fatty acids continue to be promoted as cardioprotective, generating an increased demand for these nutrients. Ocean-based supplies are limited, and so land-based sources are being sought. Stearidonic acid-fortified soybean oil may help to meet this demand.
Recent findings:
Stearidonic acid has been shown in animal and human studies to be more effective than its precursor, α-linolenic acid, in enriching membranes with eicosapentaenoic acid. Hence, stearidonic acid can serve as a 'pro-eicosapentaenoic acid'.
Summary:
Stearidonic acid-fortified soybean oil may be able to help close the gap between actual and recommended intakes of ω-3 fatty acids in an environmentally friendly manner.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP20290759	Stearidonic acid		20290-75-9	Price

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