DHA (docosahexanoic acid) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid
that is believed to: (choose all that apply)
1) lower LDL cholesterol
2) be replaced in brain cell membranes by ingested trans fatty acids
3) only be available from foods like fish
4) reverse neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's
5) be produced from omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
6) be involved in brain and eye development
7) be necessary in brain cell membranes
2007-04-27 13:11:25 · 2 answers · asked by Shay W 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
I would argue that DHA (an omega-3 fatty acid) cannot be produced from omega-6 fatty acids.
2007-05-05 04:13:46 · answer #1 · answered by welcome news 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2) be replaced in brain cell membranes by ingested trans fatty acids
3) only be available from foods like fish
4) reverse neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's
5) be produced from omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
2007-04-28 04:38:10 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋