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2. 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 ...

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 ratio in food - Wikipedia

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   It has been claimed that among hunter-gatherer populations, omega-6 fats and omega-3 fats are typically consumed in roughly a 1:1 ratio. [3] [4] [better source needed] At one extreme of the spectrum of hunter-gatherer diets, the Greenland Inuit, prior to the late Twentieth Century, consumed a diet in which omega-6s and omega-3s were consumed in a 1:2 ratio, thanks to a diet rich in cold-water ...

5. 6 Foods You Should Be Eating for Bone Health, According to ...

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   A 3-ounce serving of sockeye salmon nearly meets your daily vitamin D needs while also delivering a hearty dose of omega-3 fatty acids and protein. Vitamin D is not found naturally in many foods ...

6. The Ultimate List of Heart-Healthy Foods - AOL

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   As another plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids, seeds pack a lot of nutrition in a tiny package. Their omega-3s, for instance, help lower levels of triglycerides, LDL and total cholesterol ...

7. These Are the 3 Healthiest Foods for Your Brain ... - AOL

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   One food on the top of Dr. Brady's brain food list is fatty fish, such as tuna, salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel, telling Parade, "Fatty fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA ...