Increased dietary α-linolenic acid has sex-specific effects upon eicosapentaenoic acid status in humans: re-examination of data from a randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel study

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@jerryteixeira @NanciGuestRDPhD @ScepticalDoctor Also, its often noted that the ALA conversion to DHA is 0-4%, however, this is for men. The conversion rates for women of EPA & DHA are much higher at 21% & 9%. https://t.co/DvImZjtt2A

Is this one of the reasons men suffer > CVD? "women show a greater increase in circulating EPA than men... " $AMRN http://t.co/1TyQ5D7rZ4

Women show a greater increase in circulating EPA than men in response to increased dietary ALA consumption. http://t.co/eKseoc5tKF

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