Dihomo-Gamma Linolenic Acid
Also known as: DGLA; DHLA; DHGLA
Description
Dihomo-Gamma Linolenic Acid is a type of endogenous Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (20:3w6) (20:3n6).
DGLA normally comprises less than 1.19% of total fasting Red Blood Cell Fatty Acids.
Health Benefits of DGLA
Lipids
DGLA is a precursor for the endogenous production of further Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Series 1 Prostaglandins, Series 1 Thromboxanes and Series 3 Leukotrienes:
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Delta-5 Desaturase converts DGLA to Arachidonic Acid only when its preferred route (of converting the Omega-3 Fatty Acid Eicosatetraenoic Acid to Eicosapentaenoic Acid) is blocked.DGLA CAN convert to the beneficial Series 1 Prostaglandins (e.g. Prostaglandin E1) in the absence of Delta-5-Desaturase. [1]
DGLA may Inhibit these Potentially Toxic Substances
Immune System Chemicals
DGLA may reduce Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-a) levels. [2]
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