omega (redirected from Omega (letter))

Ω /Ω/ ohm.

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o·me·ga (-mg, -mg, -m-)

n.

Symbol , The 24th letter of the Greek alphabet.

adj.

Of or characterizing a chemical group or position at the end of a molecular chain, such as omega-oxidation.

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omega

[ōmē′gə, ōmā′gə, om′əgə]

Ω, ω, the 24th letter of the Greek alphabet.

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omega

the twenty-fourth and last letter of the Greek alphabet, Ω.

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omega protein

topoisomerase I of Escherichia coli.

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Patient discussion about omega.

Q. I heard that omega 3 is good for autoimmune diseases- is that true? I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, and I take all sort of anti inflammatory drugs. And I heard I can take omega 3 and I’ll be able to cut down the medication.

A. Well, I have the same thing and I take omega 3 and it certainly helpful. But this is only after i checked up with my Dr. he actually recommended. He explained that it changes the amount of inflammatory fatty acids in your body. That it’s supposed to be a part of your diet anyway but people eat less of it than they should, so it’s ok. But consult your physician about it- you can never know.

Q. Is Omega 3 fatty acids helps brain development of babies? There are all sorts of food supplements that add omega 3 to their baby formula. Is it helpful? Can it harm?

A.

I found a nice video with a pediatrician that explain that exactly!!

http://www.5min.com/Video/Omega-Oil-in-Formula---Good-or-Bad-6067

Q. Does Omega 3 help to get rid of headache?

A. omega 3 fatty acids are a building material of "resolvins" which are anti inflammatory substances. so if the headaches are caused by inflammations- it can reduce then. but it won't "get rid" of them. you have to eliminate the cause for the inflammation.