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2. Essential fatty acid - Wikipedia

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   Deficiency in omega−3 fatty acids are very common. The average American has a dietry ratio between omega−6 fatty acids and omega−3 fatty acids of 20:1. When the two EFAs were discovered in 1923, they were designated "vitamin F", but in 1929, research on rats showed that the two EFAs are better classified as fats rather than vitamins. [8]

3. Omega-3 fatty acid - Wikipedia

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   An omega−3 fatty acid is a fatty acid with multiple double bonds, where the first double bond is between the third and fourth carbon atoms from the end of the carbon atom chain. "Short-chain" omega−3 fatty acids have a chain of 18 carbon atoms or less, while "long-chain" omega−3 fatty acids have a chain of 20 or more.

4. Deficiency (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   The essential fatty acids (EFA) omega-3 and omega-6 are polyunsaturated. Clinical signs of an EFA deficiency include stunted growth in kids and babies, a scaly, dry rash, slowed wound healing and heightened susceptibility to infections. [2]

5. The Best Time to Take Omega-3s for Maximum Absorption ... - AOL

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   Despite the presence of omega-3s in foods, supplementation may be necessary for some people, as omega-3 deficiency has been associated with depression, reduced ability to learn and higher risk of ...

6. How Eating Salmon Can Help With Hair Loss, According to ...

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   Omega-3 fatty acids. ... On the flip side, a deficiency of biotin can lead to hair loss, and you may be at risk for a biotin deficiency if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, malnourished or have ...

7. The 6 Best Foods for Joint Health, According to Dietitians - AOL

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   That’s important because calcium deficiency can lead to joint pain, muscle cramps and bone loss. ... (ALA), an omega-3 fat that may reduce inflammation and oxidative stress linked to achy joints ...