linolenic acid and neurological symptoms

An interesting trial rasing questions as to impact and inclusion of omega three in brain tissues, and use as a supplement.

This ties in with other literature suggestin the use of omega threes to treat all sort of mental conditions, even suggestions of "regrowth" of brain matter.

I have also seen suggestions EPA helps with peripheral neuropathy.

Fish oil is a good source of DHA and EPA

Linoleic =omega six

alpha linolenic = omega three

RB




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ABSTRACT

1: Am J Clin Nutr. 1982 Mar;35(3):617-23. Related Articles, Links

A case of human linolenic acid deficiency involving neurological abnormalities.

Holman RT, Johnson SB, Hatch TF.

A 6-yr-old girl who lost 300 cm of intestine was maintained by total parenteral nutrition. After 5 months on a preparation rich in linoleic acid but low in linolenic acid she experienced episodes of numbness, paresthesia, weakness, inability to walk, pain in the legs, and blurring of vision. Diagnostic analysis of fatty acids of serum lipids revealed marginal linoleate deficiency and significant deficiency of linolenate. When the regimen was changed to emulsion containing linolenic acid neurological symptoms disappeared. Analysis indicated that linoleate deficiency had worsened but linolenate deficiency had been corrected. The requirement for linolenic acid is estimated to be about 0.54% of calories.

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PMID: 6801965 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]