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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Gamma-linolenic acid"”.
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The relative efficacy of evening primrose oil and low homoeopathic potency gamma linolenic acid in the management of attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in males age 5-13
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy at the Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2004.
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The production of Y-linolenic acid by Choanephora curcubitarum
Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is an essential fatty acid which has been shown to be beneficial for a large number of diseases. At present the fatty acid is marketed as a health product and the prime source of GLA is the evening primrose flower. There are several problems associated with producing the …
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Hempseed oil as a novel source of polyunsaturated fatty acids and its effect on inflammation in sedentary horses
… and kidney disturbances. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) play a role in mitigating the inflammatory response and are therefore explored as a dietary approach to attenuate inflammation. γ-Linolenic acid (GLA) is a unique PUFA that when supplemented in the diet can increase the production of …
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Effects of zinc fortification on the plasma fatty acid composition of Beninese school children : a randomised, double-blind controlled trial
… status biomarker is problematic. The linoleic acid: dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (LA:DGLA) ratio has been suggested by some researchers to be a Zn status marker. This is because Zn and fatty acids (FA) are known to interact, as Zn and FA deficient individuals present similar symptoms and physical …