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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Fatty Acids, Omega-3
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Ácidos Grasos Omega-3
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Ácidos Graxos Ômega-3
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Synonyms English:
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids
n-3 Fatty Acids
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Tree Number:
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D10.212.302.380.410
D10.251.355.337
D10.627.430.450
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Definition English:
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A group of fatty acids, often of marine origin, which have the first unsaturated bond in the third position from the omega carbon. These fatty acids are believed to reduce serum triglycerides, prevent insulin resistance, improve lipid profile, prolong bleeding times, reduce platelet counts, and decrease platelet adhesiveness. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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specify source if pertinent
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History Note English:
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1990; for n-3 POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID use PIKASOL (NM) 2000-2005
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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24651
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Unique Identifier:
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D015525
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Similar:
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DeCS CID-10 SciELO LILACS LIS
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