title: Omega-3.
abstract: Omega-3 fatty acids are essential compounds involved in several important physiologic processes. They are not synthesized in the body but can be obtained through diet or by taking dietary supplements. Fatty fish and nuts are excellent sources of omega-3.
authors.affiliation: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Barrie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Cassileth
mesh_terms: D004032:Diet; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000494:pharmacology; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D017747:Seafood
chemical_list: D004041:Dietary Fats; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3