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Is Arachidonic Acid vegan?

Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid naturally found in the liver, brain, glands, and fat of animals. It can also be produced via microbial fermentation using fungi such as Mortierella alpina. It plays an important role in cellular signalling and inflammation.

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