Which among the following is an impoant fatty acid present in breast milk essential for growth?
Docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid are omega 3 fatty acids which are impoant constituents of the communication membranes of the brain, and they are necessary for normal brain development. They are also active in the retina of the eye. Docosahexaenoic acid is formed from linolenic acid. Linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid present in the breast milk. It is the staing material for the synthesis of eicosapentaenoic acid and Docosahexaenoic acid. Biochemically impoant omega 3 and 6 fatty acids: Omega 3 acid Omega 6 acid Linolenic acid Linoleic acid Eicosapentaenoic acid Arachidonic acid Docosahexaenoic acid Ref: Organic and Biological Chemistry By H. Stephen Stoker page 301
Docosahexaenoic acid
Palmitic acid
Linoleic acid
Linolenic acid