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Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) are essential anti-inflammatory fats that cannot be produced by the body and must come from the diet. They are widely used as supplements in veterinary medicine.
Key Facts
- Essential fatty acids: body cannot make them; must be obtained from diet
- EPA and DHA are the most important omega-3s (from fish oil)
- ALA (from plant sources like flaxseed) is poorly converted to EPA/DHA in pets
- Benefits: anti-inflammatory, support skin/coat health, joint health, brain function, kidney disease management
- Used therapeutically for: skin disease, degenerative-arthritis, chronic-kidney-disease, heart-disease, cognitive function
- Most renal diets are fortified with omega-3 fatty acids
- Fish oil supplements are the most common source for pets
- Omega-6 fatty acids are structural components of cell membranes
- Balance between omega-3 and omega-6 matters for managing inflammation
- Species: dogs and cats