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- adjective Of or pertaining to
arachidonic acid or its derivatives
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Examples
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And I've just learned from the brilliant Dr. Andrew Weil that there is something called arachidonic acid, or AA, in animal flesh which causes inflammation.
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The UK researchers found that omega-3 fatty acids inhibit proliferation of prostate cancer cells whereas omega-6 poly-unsaturated fatty acid, known as arachidonic acid, promotes the proliferation of malignant prostate epithelial cells.
foodconsumer.org 2010
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They found higher levels of the omega-6 fat called arachidonic acid in mice with memory loss and confused behavior.
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The omega-6 PUFAs, such as arachidonic acid, one of the major fats in your cell membranes, are made from linoleic acid.
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It does this by irreversibly blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX), which catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to endoperoxide compounds.
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In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers explored the association between the risk of prostate cancer and intake of the omega-3 fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid, EPA, and DHA; and the omega-6 fatty acids linoleic acid and arachidonic acid.
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Starting in 2002, formula makers began to offer products with additives -- docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) -- to replicate fatty acids in breast milk.
Lobbying fight over infant formula highlights budget gridlock 2010
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"Anti-inflammatory effects of a low arachidonic acid diet and fish oil in patients with rheumatoid arthritis."
Leo Galland, M.D.: Why Medication Can Be Dangerous to Your Health M.D. Leo Galland 2010
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The more meat, poultry, egg yolk or dairy fat you eat, the greater your need for fish oil, because these foods contain arachidonic acid, a pro-inflammatory omega 6 fatty acid.
Leo Galland, M.D.: Arthritis Pain Relief: Can Nutrition and Supplements Help M.D. Leo Galland 2010
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"Anti-inflammatory effects of a low arachidonic acid diet and fish oil in patients with rheumatoid arthritis."
Leo Galland, M.D.: Why Medication Can Be Dangerous to Your Health 2010
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