Br J Nutr October 2002 PMID 12323090

Conversion of alpha-linolenic acid to eicosapentaenoic, docosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in young women.

Graham C Burdge, Stephen A Wootton

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The group shows a general agreement about the low efficiency of ALA conversion into EPA and DHA, with comments like 'conversion process is inefficient' and references to gender differences in DHA production, illustrating engagement with the scientific details. The tone varies from factual to mildly skeptical, with some users emphasizing dietary supplementation or implications for vegans, reflecting a moderate level of interest and engagement.

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Abstract in brief

  • The research examined how well young women can convert alphalinolenic acid (ALNA), a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid, into other omega-3s like EPA, DPA, and DHA by measuring the labeled fats in their blood after consumption.
  • It found that women mainly convert ALNA into EPA and DPA, with a smaller amount turning into DHA, and that the conversion efficiency might be higher in women compared to men, which is important for supporting fetal and neonatal brain development during pregnancy.
  • The study highlights that different fat types in the blood are involved in this process, and the body's ability to produce DHA from ALNA can vary, influencing DHA levels in women both during and outside of pregnancy.]

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@drkohilathas · X

In humans, however, this conversion process is inefficient. On average, only 0.22–21% of ALA is converted into EPA and 0.5–5% into DHA. https://t.co/donMXBCunY

Mar 6, 2023 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 47,840 followers View post →
Evan Allen
@EAllen0417 · X

In case you have heard otherwise, nuclear medicine studies have established conclusively that humans can synthesize both EPA and DHA from ALA. Supplementation is only necessary if you believe evolution somehow got this one wrong. https://t.co/kSjGZwdUNw

May 17, 2019 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 2,797 followers View post →
Nigel Kinbrum
@NigelKinbrum · X

@BrownAdey @lowcarbGP @BDA_Dietitians Thanks. I read that men produce very little DHA from alpha-linolenic acid. https://t.co/H3W29m3g1i , but women do much better. https://t.co/UqT5WXbYSf

Jan 29, 2019 · 1 like · 805 followers View post →
Nigel Kinbrum
@NigelKinbrum · X

@DrMichaelMosley Women produce much more DHA from α-linolenic acid (plant omega-3) than men. https://t.co/UqT5WXbYSf https://t.co/H3W29m3g1i

Feb 9, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 805 followers View post →
Leo Sousa
@leoinsiders2 · X

@milkmyoats now youre the one spreading fake information, the convertion rate from ALA to EPA/DHA is very low, vegans need to supplement https://t.co/7eWW8WEJ5C https://t.co/Ey7ATqHF5a

Sep 2, 2020 · 1 like · 343 followers View post →
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@19961995sw · X

RT @drkohilathas: In humans, however, this conversion process is inefficient. On average, only 0.22–21% of ALA is converted into EPA and 0…

Apr 14, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,929 followers View post →

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RT @drkohilathas: In humans, however, this conversion process is inefficient. On average, only 0.22–21% of ALA is converted into EPA and 0…

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RT @drkohilathas: In humans, however, this conversion process is inefficient. On average, only 0.22–21% of ALA is converted into EPA and 0…

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@drkohilathas · X

In humans, however, this conversion process is inefficient. On average, only 0.22–21% of ALA is converted into EPA and 0.5–5% into DHA. https://t.co/donMXBCunY

Mar 6, 2023 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 47,840 followers View post →
Leo Sousa
@leoinsiders2 · X

@milkmyoats now youre the one spreading fake information, the convertion rate from ALA to EPA/DHA is very low, vegans need to supplement https://t.co/7eWW8WEJ5C https://t.co/Ey7ATqHF5a

Sep 2, 2020 · 1 like · 343 followers View post →
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5.1 “Conversion of alpha-linolenic acid to eicosapentaenoic, docosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in young women” https://t.co/C76fAa8TLz

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@plantbasedntgr · X

RT @EAllen0417: In case you have heard otherwise, nuclear medicine studies have established conclusively that humans can synthesize both EP…

May 17, 2019 · 3 shares · 29 followers View post →
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@SteamVerity · X

RT @EAllen0417: In case you have heard otherwise, nuclear medicine studies have established conclusively that humans can synthesize both EP…

May 17, 2019 · 3 shares · 822 followers View post →
Evan Allen
@EAllen0417 · X

In case you have heard otherwise, nuclear medicine studies have established conclusively that humans can synthesize both EPA and DHA from ALA. Supplementation is only necessary if you believe evolution somehow got this one wrong. https://t.co/kSjGZwdUNw

May 17, 2019 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 2,797 followers View post →
Nigel Kinbrum
@NigelKinbrum · X

@DrMichaelMosley Women produce much more DHA from α-linolenic acid (plant omega-3) than men. https://t.co/UqT5WXbYSf https://t.co/H3W29m3g1i

Feb 9, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 805 followers View post →
Nigel Kinbrum
@NigelKinbrum · X

@BrownAdey @lowcarbGP @BDA_Dietitians Thanks. I read that men produce very little DHA from alpha-linolenic acid. https://t.co/H3W29m3g1i , but women do much better. https://t.co/UqT5WXbYSf

Jan 29, 2019 · 1 like · 805 followers View post →