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Starlight

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on: Jul 21, 2018
What are the three major types of omega-3 fatty acids ingested in foods and used by the body?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The three major types of omega-3 fatty acids ingested in foods and used by the body include:

1 . Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
2 . Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
3 . Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

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