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Omega-3 and non-fish eaters

Dec 04, 10 Omega-3 and non-fish eaters

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The human body can convert the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) to the longer chain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosaexaenoic acid (DHA), which have been associated with several health benefits including the improvement of cardiovascular health. The conversion from ALA to these omega-3 PUFAs involves enzymes such...

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Omega-3 PUFAs and health

Jul 03, 10 Omega-3 PUFAs and health

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Various prospective epidemiologic studies have shown an inverse relation between fish consumption and death from coronary heart disease (CHD). Recent studies have shown that both consumption of fish and higher blood concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids lower CHD mortality. Potential cardioprotective mechanisms of action of omega-3...

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