essential fatty acids
Required dietary fats
Essential fatty acids are fats the human body cannot produce and must obtain from food.
The two primary types are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, found in fish, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils.
They support cell membrane function, brain health, and inflammation regulation.
Salmon is rich in essential fatty acids.
Marine-derived nutritional supplement
- flaxseedOil-yielding fiber crop seed
- chia seedsEdible Salvia hispanica grains
- walnutsEdible tree nuts
- hemp seedsEdible cannabis plant seeds
salmon · mackerel · sardines · algae · krill oil · soybeans · canola oil · sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- omega-6Polyunsaturated fatty acid class
- EPAFederal environmental regulator
- DHAOmega-3 for neural tissue
- polyunsaturatedMultiple double bonds present
long-chain · short-chain · cis
Protective tissue response
- brain developmentMental faculties emerging over time
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- cognitionMental knowledge acquisition
- immune functionBody's defensive capability
skin health · vision · pregnancy · neurological · cell membranes · cholesterol · blood pressure · joint health
Fatty acid breakdown pathway
- acyl-CoAFatty acid bound to carrier
- carnitineFatty acid transporter molecule
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- peroxisomesOrganelles for detoxification
lipase · phospholipids · triglycerides · adipose · glycerol · prostaglandins · esterification · absorption
Dehydrated outer layer
- hair lossDiminishing scalp coverage
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- neurological symptomsSigns of brain dysfunction
- brittle nailsEasily broken finger coverings
vision problems · fatigue · poor concentration · joint stiffness · reproductive issues · developmental delays
fish oil
Marine-derived nutritional supplement
- flaxseedOil-yielding fiber crop seed
- chia seedsEdible Salvia hispanica grains
- walnutsEdible tree nuts
hemp seeds · salmon · mackerel · sardines · algae · krill oil · soybeans · canola oil · sunflower oil · safflower oil
omega-3
Polyunsaturated dietary fat
inflammation
Protective tissue response
- brain developmentMental faculties emerging over time
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- cognitionMental knowledge acquisition
immune function · skin health · vision · pregnancy · neurological · cell membranes · cholesterol · blood pressure · joint health · mood regulation
beta-oxidation
Fatty acid breakdown pathway
- acyl-CoAFatty acid bound to carrier
- carnitineFatty acid transporter molecule
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
peroxisomes · lipase · phospholipids · triglycerides · adipose · glycerol · prostaglandins · esterification · absorption · digestion
dry skin
Dehydrated outer layer
- hair lossDiminishing scalp coverage
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- neurological symptomsSigns of brain dysfunction
vision problems · brittle nails · fatigue · poor concentration · joint stiffness · reproductive issues · developmental delays
- Lipidslipid, fats, triglycerides, oils, cholesterol
- fatty acidsalpha-linolenic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, acetic acid, DHA, EPA
- Fats and Oilsvegetable oil, olive oil, coconut oil, canola oil, sunflower oil
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