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PUFAs in Brain Health & Disease, Dietary Fats, Brain Lipids, Nutrition | Richard Bazinet | 165

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Fatty Acids and Brain Function

This chapter explores the complex roles of fatty acids, particularly omega-3s like DHA and EPA, in brain metabolism and function. It highlights the regulatory mechanisms of palmitate, the structural importance of fatty acids in cellular membranes, and their impact on synaptic signaling and membrane fluidity.

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