Plasma incorporation, apparent retroconversion and β-oxidation of <sup>13</sup>C-docosahexaenoic acid in the elderly

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Higher fish or higher docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) intake normally correlates positively with higher plasma DHA level, but recent evidence suggests that the positive relationship between intake and plasma levels of DHA is less clear in...

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Main Authors: Brenna J Thomas, Lawrence Peter, Zhang Ying, Vandal Milène, Chouinard-Watkins Raphaël, Plourde Mélanie, Cunnane Stephen C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/8/1/5