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2. Omega-3 fatty acid - Wikipedia

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   The terms ω−3 ("omega−3") fatty acid and n−3 fatty acid are derived from the nomenclature of organic chemistry. [2] [20] One way in which an unsaturated fatty acid is named is determined by the location, in its carbon chain, of the double bond which is closest to the methyl end of the molecule. [20]

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

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   Fish oil health benefits . Fish oil, and specifically omega-3 fatty acids, have been associated with a wide range of health benefits. Here are some of the top health conditions that it may improve.

4. Why you need both omega-3 and omega-6 fats - AOL

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   Including both omega-3 and omega-6 fats in your diet may also lower the risk of certain cancers. A study of more than 250,000 participants linked omega-6 fats to a reduced risk of brain, bladder ...

5. Essential fatty acid interactions - Wikipedia

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   Fatty acid breakdown. There is a wide variety of fatty acids found in nature. Two classes of fatty acids are considered essential, the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids are necessary for humans but cannot be synthesized by the body and must therefore be obtained from food.

6. Fatty acid - Wikipedia

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   The human body has a limited ability to convert ALA into the longer-chain omega-3 fatty acids — eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which can also be obtained from fish. Omega−3 and omega−6 fatty acids are biosynthetic precursors to endocannabinoids with antinociceptive, anxiolytic, and neurogenic properties. [37]

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

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   A new study suggests that omega-3 and vitamin D supplements, when combined with regular exercise, may help slow biological aging by several months over a 3-year period. Researchers analysed data ...