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The episode discusses the role of omega-3 fats in human health, including dietary needs and the effectiveness of supplements.

Send us Fan Mail How omega-3 fats in human health, including dietary intake needs, supplements, & omega fat testing. TOPICS DISCUSSED: ω-3 chemistry: EPA and DHA differ from plant ALA in chain length and double-bond count, making them structurally and biologically distinct — and largely irreplaceable by ALA conversion.ALA-to-EPA/DHA conversion: A small percentage of dietary ALA converts to EPA, and conversion to DHA is even lower; vegans rely on this inefficient pathway for all long-chain...

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