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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > lipids > fatty acids > unsaturated fatty acids > omega-3 fatty acids
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > lipids > fatty acids > unsaturated fatty acids > omega-3 fatty acids
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > organic acids and salts > carboxylic acids > fatty acids > unsaturated fatty acids > omega-3 fatty acids
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > acids, bases, and salts > acids > organic acids and salts > carboxylic acids > fatty acids > unsaturated fatty acids > omega-3 fatty acids
Preferred Term:

omega-3 fatty acids

Definition:
A group of fatty acids, often of marine origin, which have the first unsaturated bond in the third position from the omega carbon.
Concept Schemes:
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NALT Full
Broader Concept:
unsaturated fatty acids
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
  • omega 3 fatty acids
  • n-3 fatty acids
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/34266
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