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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. Omega-3-carboxylic acids - Wikipedia

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   Omega−3-carboxylic acids are used in addition to changes in diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adults with severe (≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. [6]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 ...

4. 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).

5. 6 Weight Loss Supplements for Women, According to Science - AOL

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   Green Tea. Onto another popular beverage that, like coffee, can come in supplement form. Green tea contains caffeine and catechins. These compounds can increase energy metabolism, which may lead ...

6. Omega-3-acid ethyl esters - Wikipedia

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   [4] [6] [7] Omega-3-acid ethyl esters are taken by mouth. [4] Common side effects include burping, nausea, and an upset abdomen. [4] [6] Serious side effects may include liver problems and anaphylaxis. [4] While use in pregnancy has not been well studied, some omega−3 fatty acids appear beneficial. [1] How it works is not entirely clear. [4]

7. Docosahexaenoic acid - Wikipedia

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   Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega−3 fatty acid that is an important component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, and retina. It is given the fatty acid notation 22:6(n−3). [1] It can be synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid or obtained directly from maternal milk (breast milk), fatty fish, fish oil, or algae oil.

8. The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs - AOL

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   Read More: Patients Are Suing Over Alleged Side Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs. The group found that people taking the GLP-1 medications had a lower risk of a number of health conditions, including ...

9. 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 ...