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OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A polyunsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has its first double valence bond three carbons from the beginning
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("omega-3 fatty acid" is a kind of...):
polyunsaturated fatty acid (an unsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has more than one double or triple valence bond per molecule; found chiefly in fish and corn and soybean oil and safflower oil)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "omega-3 fatty acid"):
alpha-linolenic acid (a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms; the only omega-3 fatty acid found in vegetable products; it is most abundant in canola oil; a fatty acid essential for nutrition)
docosahexaenoic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid with 22 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish))
eicosapentaenoic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish))
Context examples:
Omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s) are a group of molecules that have many important functions in the body.
(Omega-3s linked with lower risk of fatal heart attacks, NIH)
A prodrug comprised of the naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) covalently conjugated to the anti-microtubule agent paclitaxel.
(DHA-paclitaxel, NCI Thesaurus)
Women who had low levels of omega-3 fatty acids at the start of the study benefitted the most from supplementation, researchers found.
(Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Asthma Risk in Children by One-Third, VOA)
Fatty fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties.
(Fish-Rich Diet Beneficial for Children with Asthma, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements taken orally proved no better than placebo at relieving symptoms or signs of dry eye, according to the findings of a well-controlled trial.
(Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eye, National Institutes of Health)
Fish also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help brain development and protect against heart disease.
(Fairer fish trade could fix nutrient deficiencies in coastal countries, SciDev.Net)
A later study, called AREDS2, tested the addition of omega-3 fatty acids to the AREDS formula.
(Study shows no benefit of omega-3 or other nutritional supplements for cognitive decline, NIH)
Fortification of dairy products with phytosterols and omega-3 fatty acids appears to constitute a suitable strategy for improving cardiometabolic risk biomarkers.
(Adequate intake of milk and dairy products in different life stages helps prevent chronic diseases, University of Granada)
Mustard oil is used as a cooking oil, a source of omega-3 fatty acids, and in various medicinal preparations.
(Mustard Oil, NCI Thesaurus)
An ethyl ester form of omega-3 fatty acid derived from fish oil, with activity in decreasing serum triglyceride levels.
(Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters, NCI Thesaurus)
