What is arachidonic acid?
Arachidonic acid is a type of acid.
How is arachidonic acid produced?
The human body converts arachidonic acid from linoleic acid. (1)
What does arachidonic acid do?
Arachidonic acid plays a complex role in inflammation and has been linked to both inflammatory and non-inflammatory reactions in the body (1)
A 2021 study found that arachidonic acid is associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular disease. (1)
Resources
1. https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/what-are-seed-oils-and-are-they-bad-for-you
