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2. 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]

3. Docosahexaenoic acid - Wikipedia

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   Foods high in omega−3 fatty acids may be recommended to women who want to become pregnant or when nursing. [29] A working group from the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids recommended 300 mg/day of DHA for pregnant and lactating women, whereas the average consumption was between 45 mg and 115 mg per day of the women ...

4. Omega-3 fatty acid - Wikipedia

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   Metabolites of omega−6 are more inflammatory (esp. arachidonic acid) than those of omega−3. However, in terms of heart health, omega−6 fatty acids are less harmful than they are presumed to be. A meta-analysis of six randomized trials found that replacing saturated fat with omega−6 fats reduced the risk of coronary events by 24%. [41]

5. The Best Vitamins for Women in 2022 - AOL

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   Pros: Vegetarian-friendly. Non-GMO. All-natural ingredients. Cons: Does not address all vitamin deficiencies. Features: Serving Size: 1 tablet. How to Use: Take 1 pill each morning before eating

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

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   A recent UCLA study showed that men with early-stage prostate cancer who followed a diet low in omega-6 and high in omega-3 and took fish oil supplements for a year saw a significant reduction in ...

7. Human nutrition - Wikipedia

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   An appropriate balance of essential fatty acids—omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids—seems also important for health, although definitive experimental demonstration has been elusive. Both of these "omega" long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are substrates for a class of eicosanoids known as prostaglandins , which have roles throughout the ...