Studio : Alphabiologica

Publisher : Alphabiologica

Binding : Health and Beauty

Product Description
Omega 3 fatty acids are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids found in food including fish, shellfish and vegetable oils. The three main Omega 3 fatty acids are alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA), Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and Focohexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is mainly found in vegetable oils, and is transformed in the human body to DHA and EPA. FIsh and shellfish contain EPA and DHA. Omega-3s are necessary for normal functioning of the body such as forming blood clots, digestion, muscular function, cell division, cell growth, and fertility. DHA is needed for the brain to grow and function properly. ALA needs to be acquired from the diet (it is an essential fatty acid). In humans, Omega 3 fatty acids have been found to lower serum triglyceride levels. Interestingly, mice fed fish oil more effectively cleared chylomicron-like lipid emulsions from the bloodstream (we do not know what this means for humans).
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