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Essential Fatty Acids

Alpha-Linolenic Acid

Essential plant-derived omega-3 fatty acid precursor to EPA and DHA.

Definition

Short-chain 18-carbon polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid, precursor to long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. It's the essential fatty acid of plant origin that the body cannot synthesize.

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