Alpha-linolenic acid in rapeseed oil partly compensates for the effect of fish restriction on plasma long chain n-3 fatty acids.
L M Valsta, Irma Salminen, Arja R. Aro, Marja Mutanen
PubMed
Abstract
ALA is metabolized to EPA in humans to a significant extent. The degree to which rapeseed oil (ca 50g/day) affects the proportion of EPA resembled the effect of a weekly portion (50-100g) of fatty fish depending on the fat content of the fish.
Extracted Claims
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alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in rapeseed oil compensates for effect of fish restriction on plasma long chain n-3 fatty acids
“The degree to which rapeseed oil (ca 50g/day) affects the proportion of EPA resembled the effect of a weekly portion (50-100g) of fatty fish depending on the fat content of the fish”
rapeseed oil affects proportion of EPA
“The degree to which rapeseed oil (ca 50g/day) affects the proportion of EPA resembled the effect of a weekly portion (50-100g) of fatty fish depending on the fat content of the fish”
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is metabolized to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
“ALA is metabolized to EPA in humans to a significant extent”