Effect of Alpha-Linolenic acid on retnal function in mammals
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01/01/2001
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Resumo |
The retinal function of several different species is compromised by a dietary deficiency of α-linolenic acid. A review of the literature revealed that diets containing less than O. 1 gIl OOg diet as α-linolenic acid could not sustain retinal docosahexaenoic acid levels over a prolonged period and that such diets were associated with a reduced response of the retina to light. In these studies the median α-linoleinic acid intake of control animals was 1.25g/100g diet. A study on the comparative ability of dietary α-linolenic acid and dietary docosahexaenoic acid to provide for retinal docosahexaenoic acid in the guinea pig found that α-linolenic acid was only approximately 10% as effective as docosahexaenoic acid in this regard.<br /> |
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Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
American Chemical Society |
Relação |
http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30000970/n20070214.pdf |
Direitos |
2001, American Chemical Society |
Tipo |
Book Chapter |