Whole‐body utilization of n−3 PUFA in n−6 PUFA‐deficient rats
- 1 February 2003
- Vol. 38 (2) , 187-189
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11745-003-1050-8
Abstract
We evaluated the utilization of α-linolenic acid (18∶3n−3) in growing rats consuming a diet deficient in n−6 PUFA. After 90 d, whole-body 18∶3n−3 accumulation was 55% lower, total n−3 PUFA accumulation was 21% lower, and 18∶3n−3 disappearance was 14% higher in n−6 PUFA-deficient rats. Part of the reduction of whole-body 18∶3n−3 in n−6 PUFA-deficient rats was due to the 25% increase in net conversion of 18∶3n−3 to long-chain n−3 PUFA. Despite adequate 18∶3n−3 intake, n−6 PUFA deficiency decreased the accumulation of 18∶3n−3 and total n−3 PUFA.Keywords
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