Essential fatty acids have recently elicited much attention from researchers for their potential to prevent and inhibit the progression of atherosclerosis. Epidemiological studies have confirmed the anti-atherogenic effect of both eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and spawned heightened interest in the role of their metabolic precursor, alpha-linolenic acid.1 Fatty acids are excellent indicators of dietary intake and early, pre-symptomatic conditions leading to the development of atherosclerosis.2,3 In addition, elevated levels of alpha-linolenic acid appear to be protective against some forms of cardiovascular disease in men.4

The Essential and Metabolic Fatty Acids Analysis measures erythrocyte levels of over 40 fatty acids.

References:
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2 Romon M, Nuttens MC, Thaeret N, Delbart C, Lecerf JM, Fruchart JC, Salomez JL. Comparison between fat intake assessed by a 3-day food record and phospholipid fatty acid composition of red blood cells: results from Monitoring of Cardiovascular Disease-Lille study. Metabolism 1995;44(9):1139 45.
3 Yeh LL, Kuller LH, Bunker CH, Ukoli FA, Huston SL, Terrell DF. The role of socioeconomic status and serum fatty acids in the relationship between intake of animal foods and cardiovascular risk factors. Ann Epidemiol 1996;6(4):290-8.
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