omega-3 fatty acids
Type: molecule Aliases: omega-3omega-3somega-3 fatty acidn-3 PUFAspolyunsaturated fatty acids
- Systems Analogy Essential healthy fats that keep cell walls flexible and reduce inflammation throughout the body.
- Formal Definition A family of polyunsaturated fatty acids (including DHA and EPA) essential for structural integrity, membrane fluidity, and inflammatory modulation.
Mentioned In
- Biological CircuitsCerebrovascular DHA Peroxidation & Membrane Stability, DHA Target Engagement & Cognition in Dementia Risk
- MoleculeDHA
Scientific Sources & Literature Citations
- [1] Empirical Study Calder PC. Omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes: from molecules to man. Biochem Soc Trans. 2017;45(5):1105-1115. ↗
"Omega-3 fatty acids are key structural components of cell membranes and precursors to lipid mediators that regulate inflammation."