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. 2008 Jan 15;178(2):177-80.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.071356.

The science behind dietary omega-3 fatty acids

Marc E Surette  1
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The science behind dietary omega-3 fatty acids

Marc E Surette. CMAJ. .
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Figure 1: Metabolism and dietary sources of the omega-3 family of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Modified with permission from Annual Reviews (Annu Rev Nutr 2006;26:75-103).
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Figure 2: Cell membrane showing omega-3 fatty acids incorporated into the phospholipid bilayer. Omega-3 fatty acids can modify gene and protein expression, modulate membrane protein activity and act as a reservoir for bioactive molecules. Image by: Lianne Friesen and Nicholas Woolridge
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