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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. 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.

4. Fatty acid ratio in food - Wikipedia

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   Fatty acid ratio in food. Proportion of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in a diet. Only two essential fatty acids are known to be essential for humans: alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid). [1] The biological effects of the ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acids are mediated by their mutual interactions.

5. 8 Ultra-Healthy Foods High in Omega-3 Fats - AOL

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6. α-Linolenic acid - Wikipedia

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   α-Linolenic acid, also known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) (from Greek alpha meaning "first" and linon meaning flax), is an n −3, or omega-3, essential fatty acid. ALA is found in many seeds and oils, including flaxseed, walnuts, chia, hemp, and many common vegetable oils. In terms of its structure, it is named all - cis -9,12,15 ...

7. Two Nutrients Linked to Lower Cancer Risk, According to ...

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   The way omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids contribute to a lower cancer risk is in how they affect inflammation regulation and metabolism, according to Dr. Puckett. “They serve as precursors to ...