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Possible Interaction: Gamma-Linolenic Acid and Arachidonate

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Arachidonate

Research Papers that Mention the Interaction

Gamma-linolenic acid given to obese Zucker rats increased adipose triglyceride arachidonate fivefold compared with controls and reduced their food intake [3].
Annals of Internal Medicine  •  1994  |  View Paper
The GLA diet resulted in increased dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA) and ARA as early as week 2, supporting a ∆5 desaturase.
Lipids  •  2011  |  View Paper
Supplement of γ-linolenate resulted in a reduction of the ratio of arachidonate to homo-γ-linolenate in both the cholesterol-fed group and the control group, but the ratio was much lower in the former.
Lipids  •  2006  |  View Paper