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This review details the specific needs of women for omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and the very long chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
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Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) cannot be synthesised by the body, is required to maintain “metabolic integrity”, and is therefore considered to be an EFA.
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