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2. Eicosapentaenoic acid - Wikipedia

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   Intake of large doses (2.0 to 4.0 g/day) of long-chain omega−3 fatty acids as prescription drugs or dietary supplements are generally required to achieve significant (> 15%) lowering of triglycerides, and at those doses the effects can be significant (from 20% to 35% and even up to 45% in individuals with levels greater than 500 mg/dL).

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

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   Omega-3 fats are best known for heart health and include:. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which supports brain and eye health. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), which reduces inflammation and promotes ...

4. Fish oil - Wikipedia

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   To illustrate the amounts of EPA and DHA in supplements, a softgel capsule containing fish oil derived from pollock might contain a total of 642 mg of total fish oil, of which 584 mg are omega−3 fatty acids, with 377 mg EPA and 158 mg DHA. 3 That same company's salmon oil softgel contains 1008 mg of total fish oil, of which 295 mg are omega ...

5. 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.

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. What Happens to Your Body on a Strictly Vegan Diet - AOL

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   Other nutrients in short supply include vitamin D, iodine, iron, zinc, calcium and omega-3 fats. Before diving into a vegan diet, speak to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about ...