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Alpha-linolenic acid

Alpha-linolenic acid is an essential plant-based omega-3 fat that the body converts only inefficiently into EPA and DHA.

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Omega-3 fatty acids and DHA supplements during pregnancy

Omega-3 fatty acids and DHA supplements during pregnancy

What omega-3 fatty acids are Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that the body uses in cell membranes, immune signaling, vascular biology, and neurologic tissues. The three omega-3s most often discussed in nutrition are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is considered essential because humans cannot synthesize it and must […]