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2. List of omega-3 fatty acids - Wikipedia

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   Omega−3 fatty acids are important for normal metabolism. [ 2 ] 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 ...

3. Omega-3 fatty acid - Wikipedia

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   A 2022 review found promising evidence for prevention of cognitive decline in people who regularly eat long-chain omega−3 rich foods. Conversely, clinical trials with participants already diagnosed with Alzheimer's show no effect. [158] A 2020 review concluded that long-chain omega−3 supplements do not deter cognitive decline in older ...

4. Americans get too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3 ... - 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. New Research Says People Who Eat Foods Rich in Omega-3s ... - AOL

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   Best Omega-3 and Omega-6 Foods If you want to get your omega-3 and omega-6s in, supplements are always a good option—but there are plenty of foods that have omega-3s and omega-6s, too. Here are ...

6. 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.

7. Human nutrition - Wikipedia

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   Both of these "omega" long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are substrates for a class of eicosanoids known as prostaglandins, which have roles throughout the human body. [36] The omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which can be made in the human body from the omega-3 essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), or taken in through marine ...