Omega-6 fatty acids

Omega-6 fatty acids are one of two groups of essential fatty acids (EFAs) that are required in human nutrition. The other EFA is the omega-3 fatty acid group. The omega-6…

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Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids are one of two groups of fatty acids—the omega-3s and the omega-6s—that are vital to human life. The omega-3 fatty acids get their name from the fact…

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Antioxidants

Antioxidants are substances that prevent oxygen molecules from interacting with other molecules in a process called oxidation. In the body, antioxidants combine with potentially damaging molecules called free radicals to…

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Vitamin B – complex

The vitamin B complex consists of 12 related water-soluble substances. Eight are considered essential vitamins because they need to be included in the diet. Four are not essential because the…

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Vitamin A

Vitamin A is one of four fat-soluble vitamins necessary for good health. It serves an important role as an antioxidant by helping to prevent free radicalsfrom causing cellular damage. Adequate…

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is naturally produced in fruits and vegetables. The vitamin, which can be taken in dietary or supplementary form, is absorbed by the intestines. That which…

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