Meaning Of The Word Omega-3 (fatty acid)

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Omega-3 (fatty acid) Meaning

Omega-3 (fatty acid) Definition
Omega-3 (fatty acid) Definition

What's The Definition Of Omega-3 (fatty acid)?

omega-3 (fatty acid) in American English
a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid in fish oil, shellfish, soybeans, etc., linked to low cholesterol and low LDL levels

omega-3 fatty acid in British English
noun: a polyunsaturated fatty acid, essential for normal retinal function, that influences various metabolic pathways, resulting in lowered cholesterol and triglyceride levels, inhibited platelet clotting, and reduced inflammatory and immune reactions
noun: an unsaturated fatty acid that occurs naturally in fish oil and is valuable in reducing blood-cholesterol levels

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