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Biosynthesis and metabolic conversion pathways for EPA and DHA from alpha-linolenic acid are mapped, highlighting enzymatic steps where the two omega-3 fatty acids may compete for substrates.

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Source Paper

Do Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid Have the Potential to Compete against Each Other?

Nutrients (2020)

PMID: 33276463

DOI: 10.3390/nu12123718

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![Figure 1: Biosynthesis and metabolic conversion pathways for EPA and DHA from alpha-linolenic acid are mapped, highlighting enzymatic steps where the two omega-3 fatty acids may compete for substrates.]()

> Source: Anandita Pal et al. "Do Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid Have the Potential to Compete ." *Nutrients*, 2020. PMID: [33276463](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33276463/)

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  <figcaption>Figure 1. Biosynthesis and metabolic conversion pathways for EPA and DHA from alpha-linolenic acid are mapped, highlighting enzymatic steps where the two omega-3 fatty acids may compete for substrates.<br>  Source: Anandita Pal et al. "Do Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid Have the Potential to Compete ." <em>Nutrients</em>, 2020. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33276463/">33276463</a></figcaption>
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