Description
An essential ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in plants; converted to eicosapentaenoic, docosapentaenoic, and docosahexaenoic acids, catabolized via fatty acid β-oxidation for energy or the synthesis of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, or stored in adipose tissue in vivo; dietary consumption is positively associated with a moderately lower risk of cardiovascular disease