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The arachidonic acid (AA) to EPA ratio is another important measurement of risk for atherosclerosis and its consequences.38 AA is an omega-6 fatty acid that is metabolized into dangerous mediators of inflammation, including leukotrienes and prostaglandins, while EPA tips the scale in the direction of anti-inflammatory activity, so EPA helps downregulate these pro-inflammatory agents. A lower AA:EPA ratio is correlated with reduced risk for cardiovascular diseases.39

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In conclusion, this study confirms the positive effects of n-3 PUFA supplementation in the treatment of elderly depression. It also demonstrates that n-3 PUFA status may be monitored by means of the determination of whole blood AA/EPA ratio.
http://www.nutritionj.com/content/pdf/1475-2891-11-82.pdf