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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. 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).

4. Fish oil - Wikipedia

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   Fish oil. 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 ...

5. Dietitians explain the truth about taking fish oil - AOL

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   What is fish oil? Fish oil is derived from fatty fish and is a source of omega-3 fatty acids. "The fish oil found in supplements are extracted from the tissues of oily fish, and put into capsule ...

6. 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.

7. Dietary Reference Intake - Wikipedia

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   It was introduced in 1997 in order to broaden the existing guidelines known as Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs, see below). The DRI values differ from those used in nutrition labeling on food and dietary supplement products in the U.S. and Canada, which uses Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs) and Daily Values (%DV) which were based on outdated ...