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2. 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.

3. List of omega-3 fatty acids - Wikipedia

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   Mammals are unable to synthesize omega−3 fatty acids, but can obtain the shorter-chain omega−3 fatty acid ALA (18 carbons and 3 double bonds) through diet and use it to form the more important long-chain omega−3 fatty acids, EPA (20 carbons and 5 double bonds) and then from EPA, the most crucial, DHA (22 carbons and 6 double bonds). [2]

4. Fatty acid ratio in food - Wikipedia

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   Fatty acid ratio in food. Proportion of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in a diet. Only two essential fatty acids are known to be essential for humans: alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid). [1] The biological effects of the ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acids are mediated by their mutual interactions.

5. The 40 Best Foods for Lowering Your Cholesterol, According to ...

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   Tuna. Whether you prefer fresh or canned, one thing is true: Tuna is a heart-healthy superstar. Fatty fish such as tuna contain lots of omega-3s, fatty acids, which the American Heart Association ...

6. This is the healthiest seafood, according to experts - AOL

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   In general, the healthiest fish and shellfish are: High in omega-3 fatty acids. High in protein. Low in mercury. Sustainable. The healthiest seafood choices are very high in omega-3s, says Patton ...

7. What's the healthiest fish to eat? Here are 4 types ... - AOL

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   “One of the healthiest fish is salmon, as it is high in health-promoting omega-3 fats,” Melissa Mitri, a registered dietitian, nutrition writer and owner of Melissa Mitri Nutrition, tells ...