The science behind dietary omega-3 fatty acids
- 15 January 2008
- journal article
- Published by CMA Impact Inc. in CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal
- Vol. 178 (2) , 177-180
- https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.071356
Abstract
Omega-3 fatty acids are being increasingly promoted as important dietary components for health and disease prevention.[1][1],[2][2] These fatty acids are naturally enriched in fatty fish like salmon and tuna and in fish-oil supplements. An increasing number of foods that are not traditional sourcesKeywords
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