Arachidonic acid (a long-chain n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid) can be synthesized from linoleic acid (LA), while eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) can be synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

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  Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute

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• eicosapentaenoic acid concept