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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. Fatty acid ratio in food - Wikipedia

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   Fatty acid ratio in food. Proportion of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in a diet. Only two essential 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). [1] The biological effects of the ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acids are mediated by their mutual interactions.

4. 5 ways to tell if your diet is healthy, according to experts

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   Walnuts, sunflower seeds, and almonds are all good sources of omega-6, and fatty fish like tuna and salmon are a source of omega-3. However, alpha-linolenic acid is derived from plant foods ...

5. What are the best diets for overall health? A dietitian ... - AOL

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   Emphasis on whole foods. ... Key nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids, which are often found in animal foods, can be harder to obtain from a plant-only diet.

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. 7 Day Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan for Weight Loss ... - AOL

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   Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Focus On. Fish, especially fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon and tuna. Shellfish. Fruits. Vegetables, especially dark-colored vegetables, like sweet ...