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The Role of the Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3s)

At the end of this course, you will have mastered the following concepts:

  • What are the essential fatty acids (EFAs)?
  • What are the different types of essential fatty acids?
  • What  are our naturals sources of EFAs?
  • How do we convert the plant forms of EFAs to the animal forms DHA & EPA?
  • What is the scientific evidence that the EFAs contribute to our health?
  • What are the recommended types of EFAs that we should ingest and what is the proper quantity?

 
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1 What are Omega-3s?
2 AHA Recommendations
3 Major Types of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
4 Types of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
5 What are Prostaglandins?
6 Essential Fatty Acids Pathways
7 Omega-3 fatty acid family & the Prostaglandin-3 (PGE3) Pathway
8 What is Saturated Fat?
9 Conversion Pathway
10 The Omega-6 Family and Prostaglandin 1 (PGE1) and Prostaglandin 2 (PGE2) Pathways
11 Omega-6 Pathway
12 Summary
13 Enzymes in Prostaglandin Production
14 Uses of Omega Fatty Acids
15 Dietary Sources of Omega-3s
 
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