Erucic Acid

Category: lipid

Aliases: C22:1, 22:1 n-9

Pharmacological Mechanism

C22:1 n-9 very-long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid characteristic of rapeseed and mustard oil. Food-grade canola is bred to keep erucic acid low because very high intakes produced myocardial lipidosis in animal models; trace amounts are common in seeds and fish.

Dosing Guidelines