Arachidonic acid (AA)

Sixth link of the omega-6 chain, produced by the FADS1 enzyme. Its pro-inflammatory reputation is real but incomplete: it is essential for cell membranes, the brain and the acute inflammation needed for wound healing. Chronic excess is a problem, and so is deficiency.

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