Which of the following fatty acid present in fish-oil is known for its cardio-protective function?
Arachidonic acid
Eicosapentaenoic acid
Linoleic acid
Palmitic acid
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): o3 fatty acid Present in fish-oil Known for its cardio-protective action EPA inhibits the formation of thromboxanes (TX2) which are potent platelet aggregators. Hence, the intake of o3 fatty acids promotes platelet disaggregation.
Lipoproteins