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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. Omega-3-acid ethyl esters - Wikipedia

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   Omega-3-acid ethyl esters. Omega-3-acid ethyl esters are a mixture of ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid and ethyl docosahexaenoic acid, which are ethyl esters of the omega−3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found in fish oil. [3] Together with dietary changes, they are used to treat high blood triglycerides ...

4. 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]

5. New Research Says People Who Eat Foods Rich in Omega-3s ... - AOL

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   Adds Allen, "Because they contain a good amount of DHA/EPA Omega-3 fatty acids which support heart and brain health." Pumpkin seeds "Pumpkin seeds contain both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids ...

6. Docosahexaenoic acid - Wikipedia

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   Infobox references. 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 ...

7. The Best Tea for Better Brain Health, According to Dietitians

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   Seafood, especially oily coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines, provides impressive amounts of DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids. These nutrients are linked to improved cognition in ...