Arachidonic Acid: What Fatty Acid is Highly Proinflammatory?
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According to scientific literature, arachidonic acid (ARA), an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, is widely recognized as a major precursor to highly potent proinflammatory signaling molecules. It is a critical component of cell membranes, particularly those of immune cells, and is at the center of the inflammatory cascade that the body uses to respond to injury or infection.
