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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. Daily omega-3 supplements and regular exercise may slow aging

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   One of the biological clocks used in the study, PhenoAge, indicated that older adults who took 1 gram of polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids from algae, combined with vitamin D (2,000 ...

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

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   Why you need both omega-3 and omega-6 fats. ... “The easiest way to balance omega-3s and omega-6s is by adding omega-3-rich foods to your daily meals,” explains Ali.

5. Essential fatty acid - Wikipedia

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   EPA and DHA contribute about 10 percent of total omega−3 intake. The AI for omega−6 fatty acids is for linoleic acid and is also based on the median intake: 17 g/day for younger men, dropping to 14 g/day for men over 50 years old; for younger women 12 g/d, and 11 g/day for women over 50.

6. Cod liver oil - Wikipedia

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   People consuming cod liver oil as a source of omega-3 fatty acids should pay attention to how much vitamin A and vitamin D this adds to their diet. [11] [12] Cod liver oil is approximately 20% omega-3 fatty acids. For this reason, cod liver oil may be beneficial in secondary prophylaxis after a heart attack. [13]

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.