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Description

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential nutrients that include eicosapentaenoate (EPA), docosahexaenoate (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). They are made up of 18-22 carbon atoms with the first double bond at the third carbon from the methyl end of the fatty acid structure.[ http://www.dhaomega3.org/Overview/Structures-of-Omega-3-Fatty-Acids] EPA and DHA are found primarily in fatty fish including salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines and in algae and krill. ALA is present in plant oils including flaxseed, soybean, and canola oils. [https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/] There are many health benefits from maintaining a good level of omega-3 fatty acids including reduced inflammation, risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and many more. Deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids can result in fatigue, poor memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings, and poor circulation.[https://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/omega3-fatty-acids] Source: Regenstrief LOINC

Basic Part Properties

Part Display Name
Omega 3 fatty acids (w3)
Part Type
Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
Created On
2003-12-17
Construct for LOINC Short Name
w3 FA

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Language Variants Get Info

Tag Language Translation
zh-CN Chinese (China) 脂肪酸类.Omega 3
Synonyms: Omega 3 脂肪酸;Omega 3 脂肪酸 (w3);Omega 3 脂肪酸 (w3) 类;Omega 3 脂肪酸类;w3 FA;ω3 脂肪酸;ω3 脂肪酸 (w3);ω3 脂肪酸 (w3) 类;ω3 脂肪酸类;脂肪酸 (w3) 类.Omega 3;脂肪酸 (w3) 类.ω3;脂肪酸 (w3).Omega 3;脂肪酸 (w3).ω3;脂肪酸 Omega 3;脂肪酸.Omega 3;脂肪酸.ω3;脂肪酸ω3;脂肪酸类.ω3
fr-CA French (Canada) Acides gras.oméga 3
et-EE Estonian (Estonia) Rasvhapped.oomega 3
es-ES Spanish (Spain) Acidos grasos Omega 3 (w3)
it-IT Italian (Italy) Acidi grassi.omega 3
Synonyms: Acidi grassi omega 3 (w3)
tr-TR Turkish (Turkey) Yağ asidleri.omega 3
ru-RU Russian (Russian Federation) Жирные кислоты.омега 3
nl-NL Dutch (Netherlands) vetzuren.omega 3
fr-BE French (Belgium) Acides gras.oméga 3
pl-PL Polish (Poland) Kwasy tłuszczowe - omega 3