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cubanita12
Apr 14, 2009, 07:24 AM
What is a Omega-3?
Thanks:)
templelane
Apr 14, 2009, 07:36 AM
An essential (your body can't make it) fatty acid. The wiki is pretty comprehensive Omega-3 fatty acid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega-3_fatty_acid)
Perito
Apr 14, 2009, 07:45 AM
This will probably help you:
Omega-3 fatty acid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega-3_fatty_acid)
Basically, "omega" means the end of a chain of carbon atoms. Omega-3 means the third carbon before the end. There is a double-bond in that position (google "Chemistry" and "double bond" for more information on double bonds). There are two fatty acids that are usually found in omega-3 supplements. The names are long and not well recognized, so people refer to them as DHA and EPA.
Research has indicated that these fatty acids are "healthful" and may help in preventing heart disease and other maladies.
N0help4u
Apr 15, 2009, 05:26 AM
One of the best sources is fish oil.
It is good for mental function, attention deficit,
Heart and plaque and cholestrol.