omega-3 fatty acids

Aliases: omega-3 omega-3s omega-3 fatty acid n-3 PUFAs polyunsaturated fatty acids

Systems Analogy

The high-grade structural building blocks and anti-friction lubricants required to keep the system's wiring flexible and cool.

A family of polyunsaturated fatty acids (including DHA and EPA) essential for structural integrity, membrane fluidity, and inflammatory modulation.

Mentioned In

DHA MOLECULE DHA Target Engagement & Cognition in Dementia Risk BIOLOGICAL CIRCUITS

Scientific Sources & Verbatim Definitions

Empirical StudyCalder PC. Omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes: from molecules to man. Biochem Soc Trans. 2017;45(5):1105-1115. ↗ (Page 1105)
"Omega-3 fatty acids are key structural components of cell membranes and precursors to lipid mediators that regulate inflammation."