Polysaturated Fatty acids
a, Linoleic acid ( Δ9, 12)
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.
c. Linolenic acid ( Δ9,12,15)
- Decreases the risk of heart disease.
- Decreases platelet aggregation.