Arachidonic acid, ARA

CAS No.:506-32-1

Molecular Formula:C20H32O2

Molecular Weight:304.47

Starting Strain: Mortierella alpina

Processing Method: Microbial Fermentation

Specifications: ARA oil 40%, ARA powder 10%

Description:

Arachidonic acid (abbreviated as ARA) is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid. This ARA oil is produced using high-quality Mortierella alpina strains through an automated, fully controlled fermentation process. The ARA oil is in triglyceride form, making it easy for the human body to absorb and utilize, with a mild and pleasant flavor. It can be added to dairy products and other nutritional foods as a nutrient fortifier.

Arachidonic acid (abbreviated as ARA) is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid. ARA is produced using high-quality Mortierella alpina strains and microencapsulation technology, which effectively prevents ARA from oxidizing. The ARA microencapsulated powder quickly releases in the gastrointestinal tract, and its uniformly dispersed small particles make the released oil droplets easier to absorb. Research shows that powdered ARA can double absorption efficiency and effectively eliminate the greasiness, beany taste, and off-flavors typical of ARA oil. It can be incorporated into infant formula, cereals, porridge, and other foods, making it more suitable for pregnant women, infants, and other special populations.

Function:

1. Muscle Growth

Arachidonic acid (ARA) is an important dietary component that supports the muscle anabolic process. It acts as a key regulator of localized muscle inflammation and may be a central nutrient that controls the intensity of the anabolic and tissue-rebuilding response to weight training.

2. Alzheimer’s Disease

Supplementing arachidonic acid during the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease may help reduce symptoms and slow disease progression.

3. Brain Health

Arachidonic acid is one of the most abundant fatty acids in the brain, present in quantities comparable to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ARA helps maintain hippocampal and cell-membrane fluidity, and protects the brain from oxidative stress by activating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ).

4. Bodybuilding Supplement

Arachidonic acid is widely marketed as an anabolic bodybuilding supplement in a variety of sports nutrition products.

Application:

It is mainly used in infant formula products, health foods, and dietary nutritional supplements. It is commonly incorporated into various functional foods such as liquid milk, yogurt, and dairy-containing beverages.