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Does the body store omega-3 fatty acids?

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I'm answering this question to the best of my knowledge. Omega-3's may be stored in our body, but not as a reserve of surplus for later use, but rather are mobilized in cells to afford energy demands for growth, cellular maintenance and repair. read more

The nomenclature of the fatty acid is taken from the location of the first double bond, counted from the methyl end, that is, the omega (ω-) or the n- end. The three types of omega-3 fatty acids involved in human physiology are ALA (found in plant oils), EPA, and DHA (both commonly found in marine oils). read more

Coldwater oily fish such herring, sardines, salmon and trout is the most widely available source of Omega-3 fatty acid. These fish contain not only Omega-3, but also Omega-6 fatty acids, another group of important fats that do not occur naturally in the body. read more

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