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Bookmark or Share- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits and Supplements - WebMDOmega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats (or "healthy fats") you have to get from foods or supplements because your body doesn't make them. They're part of the support structure of every...
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Consumer - Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)What are omega-3 fatty acids and what do they do? Omega-3 fatty acids are found in foods, such as fish and flaxseed, and in dietary supplements, such as fish oil. The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Health Professional Fact SheetOmega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s) have a carbon–carbon double bond located three carbons from the methyl end of the chain. Omega-3s, sometimes referred to as n-3s, are present in certain foods such as flaxseed and fish as well as dietary supplements such as fish oil.
- 17 Science-Based Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids - HealthlineNutrition. 17 Science-Based Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to many health benefits. In particular, they may help promote brain and heart health,...
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: An Essential Contribution[1] Types of Omega-3s. There are two main types of omega-3 fats that have essential roles in human health: EPA and DHA: Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) come mainly from cold-water fish, so they are sometimes called marine omega-3s. Salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines contain high amounts of EPA/DHA.
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