High Omega-6 Fat Diet Lowers Brain DHA and Slows Neurite Growth

Study Conclustion: "Our results suggest the need to consider whether current high dietary omega-6 fatty acid intakes compromise brain DHA accretion and contribute to poor neurodevelopment"

Link to the abstract:
Novak EM, Dyer RA, Innis SM.. High dietary omega-6 fatty acids contribute to reduced docosahexaenoic acid in
the developing brain and inhibit secondary neurite growth.Brain Res. 2008 Aug 5.








Posted by Evelyn Tribole MSRD at August 31, 2008 4:14 PM
Categories: Omega-6 Fat, 2008 Studies, Abstract, Brain
 
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