CellWell record HH-377312
Vegetable oils as a source of Omega-3 fatty acids-An update and controversials about future applications
Steiner-Zitzenbacher B; Ruiz-Méndez MV; Venegas-Calerón M; Gallegos C
Advances in food and nutrition research · 2026
In plain language
Plant-derived omega-3 precursors like alpha-linolenic acid convert inefficiently to long-chain forms in humans, though genetically modified plants show promise for direct EPA and DHA production.
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