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Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Nutrition (view source)
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==Why are they Important?==
==Why are they Important?==
[[File:Omega 3.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Role of omega-3 fatty acids in the body]]
Alpha-linolenic acid works in conjunction with linoleic acid (LA) to help maintain skin and hair coat quality;8 EPA is incorporated into the lipid bilayer of cell membranes along with arachidonic acid (AA) and may dampen inflammatory reactions;9 DHA is conditionally essential for normal brain and retinal development in puppies and kittens.2,10,11
Alpha-linolenic acid works in conjunction with linoleic acid (LA) to help maintain skin and hair coat quality;8 EPA is incorporated into the lipid bilayer of cell membranes along with arachidonic acid (AA) and may dampen inflammatory reactions;9 DHA is conditionally essential for normal brain and retinal development in puppies and kittens.2,10,11
Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are in competition for the same metabolic enzymes and the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids as well as the total amount of each polyunsaturated fatty acid is an important consideration when evaluating dietary balance or when attempting to modify concentrations of these nutrients for health and disease management.
Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are in competition for the same metabolic enzymes and the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids as well as the total amount of each polyunsaturated fatty acid is an important consideration when evaluating dietary balance or when attempting to modify concentrations of these nutrients for health and disease management.