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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. Chia seeds pack in these 6 benefits for the brain, heart ...

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   The benefits of chia seeds come from protein, fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. A dietitian explains how many chia seeds to eat in a day and risks. ... weight loss and more. Fatty acids.

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

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   Omega-3 fatty acids are an important part of the human diet, and they play a crucial role in many bodily systems, including heart, brain and joint function. These fats—found in a variety of ...

5. Add these 5 foods to your diet to boost brain and heart health

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   5 foods rich in omega-3s 1. Walnuts (2.57 g of ALA omega-3 per ounce). Walnuts contain the plant-based version of omega-3 fatty acids known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Walnuts are the only nut ...

6. List of omega-3 fatty acids - Wikipedia

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   Omega−3 fatty acids are important for normal metabolism. [ 2 ] 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 ...

7. Fatty acid ratio in food - Wikipedia

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   The proportion of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in a diet may have metabolic consequences. [2] Unlike omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids, omega-9 fatty acids are not classed as essential fatty acids because they can be created by the human body from monounsaturated and saturated fatty acids, and are therefore not essential in the diet.