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Abstract
Omega-3 fatty acids (É3) are essential for mammals, necessitating their acquisition through diet. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is found in flaxseed and can be bioconverted, in both animals and humans, to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), crucial for health. However, this process has low efficiency, making the intake of EPA and DHA from their sources (fish oil) esse…