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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

There has been a great deal of research on omega-3 fatty acids that explores their role in promoting health and preventing disease.

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Omega-3 fatty acids are broadly defined as a type of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that include the essential alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and eicosapentaenoic (EPA) acid.

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