TABLE 3.
Unlabeled unesterified and esterified n-3 PUFA concentrations in arterial plasma
n-3 PUFA | Unesterified | Esterified |
---|---|---|
nmol/ml plasma | ||
α-LNA | 13.9 ± 2.6 | 26.1 ± 2.3 |
EPA | 11.3 ± 5.6 | 87.6 ± 8.4 |
DPA | 17.1 ± 7.9 | 59.4 ± 5.8 |
DHA | 13.5 ± 5.1 | 210 ± 30 |
Data are mean ± SD (n = 4).