List of omega-3 fatty acids
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This is a list of omega-3 fatty acids.
| Common name | Lipid name | Chemical name |
|---|---|---|
| α-Linolenic acid (ALA) | 18:3 (n-3) | octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid |
| Stearidonic acid | 18:4 (n-3) | octadeca-6,9,12,15-tetraenoic acid |
| Eicosatetraenoic acid | 20:4 (n-3) | eicosa-8,11,14,17-tetraenoic acid |
| Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) | 20:5 (n-3) | eicosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoic acid |
| Docosapentaenoic acid | 22:5 (n-3) | docosa-7,10,13,16,19-pentaenoic acid |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | 22:6 (n-3) | docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoic acid |
[edit] See also
- Fatty acid
- Essential fatty acid
- Essential nutrient (NB: not all of the fatty acids listed above are classified as essential nutrients)
