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docosahexaenoic acid |
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docosahexaenoic acid /do·co·sa·hexa·eno·ic ac·id/ (do-ko″sah-hek″sah-e-no´ik) an omega-3, polyunsaturated, 22-carbon fatty acid found almost exclusively in fish and marine animal oils. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Conversion of alpha-linolenic acid to eicosapentaenoic, docosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in young women. They found most children ate fish at least once per week and the frequency of fish intake was a valid predictor of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acids (DHA) in serum phospholipids. Effects of purified eicosapentacnoic and docosahexaenoic acids on glycemic control, blood pressure, and serum lipids in type 2 diabetic patients with treated hypertension. |
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