Effects of α-linolenic Acid on Rats’ Behavior, Retina and Liver, Brain Fatty Acid Composition

Objective The second generation rats were used to study the effect of-linolenic acid on memory,retina and brain,liver fatty acid composition.Methods Based on the Morris Water plaza,ERG equipment and gas chromatog raphy,the second generation rats were analyzed.Results α-linolenic acid(per illaoil)could promote brain and retina development,elevate the learning ability and the electroretinalgraphic amplitudes,elevate the learning ability and the electroretinalgraphic amplitudes,increase the percent of C_18:3、C_20:5 in liver total fatty acids and C_22:6 in brain total fatty acids:-linolenic acid deficieny impair spatial learning and visual funct ion.Conclusion -linolenic acid(perilla oil)had important nutritional value.