omega-3

ome·ga-3 | \ ō-ˈmā-gə-ˈthrē

, -ˈmē-, -ˈme- \

Definition of omega-3

: being or composed of polyunsaturated fatty acids that have the final double bond in the hydrocarbon chain between the third and fourth carbon atoms from the end of the molecule opposite that of the carboxyl group and that are found especially in fish, fish oils, green leafy vegetables, and some nuts and vegetable oils — compare omega-6

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Recent Examples on the Web In order to maintain a healthy skin and coat, cats need to eat a diet of balanced nutrition, including omega-3 fatty acids and zinc, according to the Cornell Feline Health Center — so dry skin could indicate a diet deficiency. — Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, "The Best Way to Treat Dry Skin on Cats, According to Veterinarians," 30 Dec. 2019 These oils, also called omega-3 fatty acids, are known to reduce triglycerides. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, "Fish Oil Drug Gets Key Nod for Wider FDA Approval to Treat Heart Disease," 15 Nov. 2019 The species is ground up and used in anything from health supplements rich with omega-3 fatty acids to high-end dog food. — Washington Post, "Fish oil firm may be barred from fishing in Chesapeake Bay," 19 Dec. 2019 These oils, also called omega-3 fatty acids, are known to reduce triglycerides. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, "Fish Oil Drug Gets Key Nod for Wider FDA Approval to Treat Heart Disease," 15 Nov. 2019 These oils, also called omega-3 fatty acids, are known to reduce triglycerides. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, "Fish Oil Drug Gets Key Nod for Wider FDA Approval to Treat Heart Disease," 15 Nov. 2019 These oils, also called omega-3 fatty acids, are known to reduce triglycerides. — NBC News, "Wider use of prescription-strength fish oil to prevent heart attack backed by FDA panel," 15 Nov. 2019 These oils, also called omega-3 fatty acids, are known to reduce triglycerides. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, "Fish Oil Drug Gets Key Nod for Wider FDA Approval to Treat Heart Disease," 15 Nov. 2019 These oils, also called omega-3 fatty acids, are known to reduce triglycerides. — NBC News, "Wider use of prescription-strength fish oil to prevent heart attack backed by FDA panel," 15 Nov. 2019

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