During infancy, the ability to process the essential fatty acids to other fatty acids such as arachidonic acid and DHA may be impaired due to immature production of the required enzymes. In this situation, arachidonic acid and DHA are considered

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Arachidonic acid and DHA are conditionally essential fatty acids during infancy because the production of required enzymes is immature, and the ability to process these fatty acids is impaired. Although they are non-essential fatty acids for adults, they are essential for infants for proper growth and development.

During Infancy, the Ability to Process the Essential Fatty Acids