N-3 (Omega-3) Fatty Acids in Postpartum Depression: Implications for Prevention and Treatment

Figure 1

Biosynthesis of n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. The essential fatty acids α-linolenic acid and linoleic acid are metabolized by elongases and desaturases into a variety of n-3 and n-6 LC-PUFA, respectively.