Fatty acid
Arachidonic Acid
Arachidonic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid found in meat, eggs and fish, which the body can also make from linoleic acid. It is a building block of cell membranes.
Also listed as ARA
Effects by health goal
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Fitness1 effect
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Fertility1 effect
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Adverse findings
Ratings where the reported effect was unfavourable.
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