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Editorial
. 2018 Oct 17:363:k4263.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.k4263.

Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and healthy ageing

Yeyi Zhu  1   2 , Assiamira Ferrara  3 , Michele R Forman  4
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Editorial

Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and healthy ageing

Yeyi Zhu et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Fresh evidence provides clues to healthier, not just longer lives

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: We have read and understood the BMJ Group policy on declaration of interests and declare the following interests: none.

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