omega-3
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- noun
- /oʊˈmeɪɡə θri/
- Specialized
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omega-3
- Elaine Morgan has observed that in coastal areas in the tropics, seafood is varied and plentiful, rich in proteins and the Omega-3 fatty acids essential for promoting brain growth.
- omega-3 fatty acids
- omega-3 fatty
- omega-3 polyunsaturated
Examples
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Purees can be blended with a variety of food products as a source of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
Academic text (1991) -
Albacore is an excellent source of DHA and EPA, the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids so important for good nutrition.
Blog text (2) -
Fish oil is made up of omega-3 fatty acids, which also make up the brain.
Blog text (25) -
The role of omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention or treatment of several disease states was clearly confirmed.
Academic text (1991) -
I always take the multivitamin, vitamin D, and omega-3 early in the day.
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Pigs fed fish meats and fish oil do have omega-3, but it's not common pig feed.
Blog text (25) -
In addition to this, you'll find important nutrients like omega-3 acids and antioxidants in them.
Blog text (19) -
The substantial omega-3 fatty acid content of menhaden oil may have significant nutritional and/or therapeutic benefits as a constituent of appropriate food products.
Academic text (1991) -
Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids can support heart health and brain function.
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Salmon and walnuts are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids that can improve your diet.
Synonyms
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A healthy fat in fish and some plants that helps the heart
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word omega-3 starts with omega, the Greek letter that means 'the end', and the 3 tells you the important double bond is three carbon atoms from that end. So omega-3 is the name for a kind of healthy fat, and that 'end' position explains what makes these fats special.