PUFAs: Fatty Acid Elongation and Desaturation

The video discusses the importance of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, in human health. It explains the processes of desaturation and elongation in fatty acid synthesis, highlighting the roles of desaturase and elongase enzymes. The synthesis of arachidonic acid from linoleic acid is detailed, emphasizing the body's easier synthesis of pro-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids compared to anti-inflammatory omega-3s. The evolutionary perspective on the body's preference for omega-6 synthesis is also explored.

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