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Descriptor English:   Fatty Acids, Omega-3 
Descriptor Spanish:   Ácidos Grasos Omega-3 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Ácidos Graxos Ômega-3 
Synonyms English:   Omega-3 Fatty Acids
n-3 Fatty Acids  
Tree Number:   D10.212.302.380.410
D10.251.355.337
D10.627.430.450
Definition English:   A group of fatty acids, often of marine origin, which have the first unsaturated bond in the third position from the omega carbon. These fatty acids are believed to reduce serum triglycerides, prevent insulin resistance, improve lipid profile, prolong bleeding times, reduce platelet counts, and decrease platelet adhesiveness. 
Indexing Annotation English:   specify source if pertinent
History Note English:   1990; for n-3 POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID use PIKASOL (NM) 2000-2005 
Allowable Qualifiers English:  
administration & dosage adverse effects
agonists antagonists & inhibitors
analysis biosynthesis
blood cerebrospinal fluid
chemistry classification
chemical synthesis contraindications
diagnostic use economics
genetics history
immunology isolation & purification
metabolism pharmacology
physiology pharmacokinetics
poisoning radiation effects
supply & distribution secretion
standards toxicity
therapeutic use urine
Record Number:   24651 
Unique Identifier:   D015525 

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