Arachidonic Acid

Food Sources

Foods that contain Arachidonic Acid.

• Eggs

  Arachidonic acid found primarily in eggs and chicken

  Source: How Not to Age

• Chicken

  Arachidonic acid found primarily in eggs and chicken

  Source: How Not to Age

Biological Mechanisms

How Arachidonic Acid works at a cellular level.

• PromotesPromotes brain inflammation worsening mood

  The body metabolizes arachidonic acid into an array of inflammatory chemicals that may impair the body's emotional state

• PromotesReduces inflammation

  Animal protein may be accompanied by pro-inflammatory Omega-6 arachidonic acid; consumption associated with higher mortality

Recipes with Arachidonic Acid

Recipes featuring foods that contain Arachidonic Acid.

• Kimchi, Egg, and Avocado Bowl
• Roasted Red Pepper and Zucchini Frittata
• Soft Herb and Mushroom Omelet
• Tex-Mex Breakfast Bake
• Sweet Potato and Egg Stacks
• Tempeh Sausage with Eggs and Roasted Tomatoes
• Savory Breakfast Salad
• Egg Snack Pots, Three Ways
• Coconut Cobb Salad
• Asparagus Vinaigrette
• Zucchini Ribbons with Grilled Chicken and Preserved Lemon
• Lentil and Spinach Salad with Spiced Chicken
• Buckwheat Bowl with Smoked Paprika Chicken
• Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Lemony Dill, Chicken, and Quinoa Soup
• Chicken with Kale and Preserved Lemon
• Berbere Chicken with Tahini

Sources

• How Not to Age
• How Not to Die
• Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity