Humans can convert both LA and ALA to docosapentaenoic acid (22:5 n-6) and docosahexaenoic acid (22:6 n-3; DHA) respectively, although the conversion to DHA is limited, resulting in lower blood levels of DHA than through direct ingestion.
Humans can convert both LA and ALA to docosapentaenoic acid (22:5 n-6) and docosahexaenoic acid (22:6 n-3; DHA) respectively. The conversion to DHA is limited. Humans are resulting in lower blood levels of DHA than through direct ingestion.