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Polysaturated Fatty acids

a, Linoleic acid ( Δ9, 12)

60-33-3|(9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid|BLD Pharm

b. Arachidonic acid ( Δ5,8, 11, 14)

  • Potent proaggregating agent
  • Inhibits coagulation and thrombosis
  • Serves as precursors of group of biochemical active compounds such as prostaglandins, prostacyclin, thromboxane and leucotriens.

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c. Linolenic acid ( Δ9,12,15)

  • Decreases the risk of heart disease.
  • Decreases platelet aggregation.

Structure of Linolenic acid, methyl ester/9, 12, 15Octadecatrienoic,... |  Download Scientific Diagram

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