Omega-3 fatty Acids (ω-3)
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
Omega-3 Fatty Acids refer to polyunsaturated fatty acids where the first double bound is between the 3rd (C-3) and 4th (C-4) carbon.
Diet
An imbalance of omega-6 and omega-3 PUFAs in the diet is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease1
References
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Nelson DL, Cox MM, Hoskins AA. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. 8th ed. Macmillan Learning; 2021.
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