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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. Dietitians explain the truth about taking fish oil - AOL

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   Fish oil is derived from fatty fish and is a source of omega-3 fatty acids. "The fish oil found in supplements are extracted from the tissues of oily fish, and put into capsule form," according to ...

4. Essential fatty acid - Wikipedia

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   Only two 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). These are supplied to the body either as the free fatty acid, or more commonly as some glyceride derivative. [7] ALA can be converted into eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, but the ...

5. 5 ways to tell if your diet is healthy, according to experts

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   Linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid, while alpha-linolenic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid. Walnuts, sunflower seeds, and almonds are all good sources of omega-6, and fatty fish like tuna and ...

6. Is salmon or tuna healthier? There’s 2 major nutritional ...

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   Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium to support healthy bones and teeth, muscle function, the immune system and more. Wild sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin D, says Largeman-Roth, providing ...

7. Docosahexaenoic acid - Wikipedia

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   Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega−3 fatty acid that is an important component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, and retina. It is given the fatty acid notation 22:6(n−3). [1] It can be synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid or obtained directly from maternal milk (breast milk), fatty fish, fish oil, or algae oil.