… acids in PS are comprised of high levels of palmitic acid (16:0) and docosahexaenoic acid
(DHA; 22:6 n-3), whereas fatty acids … levels of stearic acid (18:0) and arachidonic acid (AA; 20:…

… Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are termed as such because they are the “essential” nutrients
for growth, development, and function. EFAs must be acquired through dietary sources …

… DHA is not an essential FA per se, because it can be metabolized to some extent from its
essential precursor, α-linolenic acid [ALA (18:3n–3)], via a series of desaturations and …

… docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the diet. An important turning point in human evolution was
the discovery of high-quality, easily digested nutrients from … is an essential nutrient for normal …

… After the delivery, breast milk is the only food that provides all the essential nutrients for
the newborn, with the contribution of necessary n-3 and n-6 LCPUFA to ensure optimal brain …

… Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3) is now recognized as a physiologically-essential
nutrient in the brain and retina for neuronal functioning and visual acuity, respectively. DHA is …

… DHA is metabolically related to other n-3 fatty acids: it can be synthesised from the plant
essential fatty acid α-linolenic acid (ALA). However, this pathway does not appear to be very …

… It has long been known that the nervous system accumulates very high concentrations of
highly unsaturated phospholipids including species containing docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6,n …

… docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6c03) by term infants to achieve their full developmental
potential. Studies of brain fatty acid … Classically, a nutrient requirement or recommended daily …

… different fatty acid compositions … of essential fatty acids: linoleic acid (LA) and α-linolenic
acid (ALA); LA is biotransformed into arachidonic acid (AA) and ALA into eicosapentaenoic acid (…