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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. These Nutritionist-Approved Fish Oil Supplements Don't Leave ...

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   Fish oil can be an extremely helpful source for those who need omega-3. Read on for 15 of the best fish oil supplements to try, according to dietitians. ... "It mixes omega-3 fatty acids with ...

4. 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 ...

5. The Best Time to Take Omega-3s for Maximum Absorption ... - AOL

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   Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RDReviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD. Omega-3 fatty acids are an important part of the human diet, and they play a crucial role in many bodily ...

6. Fish oil - Wikipedia

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   Fish oil is oil derived from the tissues of oily fish. Fish oils contain the omega−3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors of certain eicosanoids that are known to reduce inflammation in the body and improve hypertriglyceridemia. [1][2] There has been a great deal of controversy in the 21st century ...

7. List of unsaturated fatty acids - Wikipedia

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   Cervonic acid (or docosahexaenoic acid) has 22 carbons, is found in fish oil, is a 4,7,10,13,16,19-hexa unsaturated fatty acid. In the human body its generation depends on consumption of omega 3 essential fatty acids (e.g., ALA or EPA), but the conversion process is inefficient. [22]