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2. 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]

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. Fatty-acid metabolism disorder - Wikipedia

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   Fatty-acid metabolism disorders result when both parents of the diagnosed subject are carriers of a defective gene. This is known as an autosomal recessive disorder. Two parts of a recessive gene are required to activate the disease. If only one part of the gene is present then the individual is only a carrier and shows no symptoms of the disease.

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   Omega-3 fatty acids . Fat-soluble vitamins ... gastrointestinal disorders like Crohn's Disease. ... can result in a condition called folate-deficiency anemia which has symptoms like hair thinning ...

6. 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 ...

7. 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 ...