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essential fatty acid

British

noun

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.

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Unique among nuts, walnuts contain the highest amount of alpha-linolenic acid, the plant-based omega-3 essential fatty acid.

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

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Patients are monitored for essential fatty acid deficiency, and lipids are run at the lowest possible rate.

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Patients who are discharged to their home will need monitoring of hyperalimentation, growth and nutritional status, including trace elements, fat soluble vitamins and essential fatty acid status at regular intervals.

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