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2. Americans get too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3 ... - AOL

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   Try a whole-grain wrap (omega-6s) filled with tuna (omega-3s), hummus (omega-6s) and veggies. Enjoy chia seed pudding as breakfast or a snack (to boost omega-3s). Choose oils with a better omega ...

3. People Swear by Drinking Chia Seed Water for Weight ... - AOL

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   Chia seeds are chock-full of protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, and calcium. "When you add chia seeds to water, they swell up, forming a gel-like consistency.

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

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   Chia seeds are rich in alpha linolenic acid (ALA), a type of plant-based omega-3 fatty acid that has anti-inflammatory benefits. The body can't produced ALA on its own, so it's important to get ...

5. 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]

6. 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.

7. Eicosapentaenoic acid - Wikipedia

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   Intake of large doses (2.0 to 4.0 g/day) of long-chain omega−3 fatty acids as prescription drugs or dietary supplements are generally required to achieve significant (> 15%) lowering of triglycerides, and at those doses the effects can be significant (from 20% to 35% and even up to 45% in individuals with levels greater than 500 mg/dL).