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essential fatty acid

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noun

  1.  EFA.  biochem any fatty acid required by the body in manufacturing prostaglandins, found in such foods as oily fish and nuts

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An analysis of DHA levels using different climate models found that global availability of the essential fatty acid could decrease by 10 to 58 percent by 2100.

From Scientific American • Jun. 17, 2020

Fish Oil: Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid believed to help lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol and reduce heart disease.

From US News • Aug. 7, 2015

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