omega-3
adjective
ome·ga-3
ō-ˈmā-gə-ˈthrē 
-ˈmē-,
-ˈme-
: 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
omega-3
noun
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This supplement can provide the right amount of omega-3s to provide these heart health benefits for cholesterol and blood pressure.
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Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, an incredible nutrient for heart health.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
But Take Note This supplement's omega-3 content isn't enough to meet a child’s daily needs, as each serving provides 100 mg of omega-3s.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Salmon oil is rich in omega-3s and omega-6s, which have strong anti-inflammatory properties.
—Edward Munch, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Toddler milk often contains nutritional supplements like DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, and promises benefits for brain and eye health.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 2 Apr. 2024
This omega-3 supplement is made exclusively from wild arctic cod liver oil in the triglyceride form for optimal absorption.
—Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 31 Mar. 2024
This imbalance of too many omega-6 fatty acids and too few omega-3 fatty acids is the bigger problem at play here.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
Healthy Fats Some evidence suggests omega-3 fatty acids—a healthy fat—help reduce gut inflammation in people with IBD.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, an incredible nutrient for heart health.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
But Take Note This supplement's omega-3 content isn't enough to meet a child’s daily needs, as each serving provides 100 mg of omega-3s.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Salmon oil is rich in omega-3s and omega-6s, which have strong anti-inflammatory properties.
—Edward Munch, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Toddler milk often contains nutritional supplements like DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, and promises benefits for brain and eye health.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 2 Apr. 2024
This omega-3 supplement is made exclusively from wild arctic cod liver oil in the triglyceride form for optimal absorption.
—Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 31 Mar. 2024
This imbalance of too many omega-6 fatty acids and too few omega-3 fatty acids is the bigger problem at play here.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
Healthy Fats Some evidence suggests omega-3 fatty acids—a healthy fat—help reduce gut inflammation in people with IBD.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
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omega-3
adjective
ome·ga-3
-ˈthrē
: being or composed of polyunsaturated fatty acids in which the first double bond in the hydrocarbon chain occurs between the third and fourth carbon atoms from the end of the molecule most distant from the carboxylic acid group and which are found especially in fish (as tuna and salmon), fish oils, green leafy vegetables, and some vegetable oils
omega-3
noun
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