Definition

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essential fatty acids

ácidos grasos esenciales

acides gras essentiels

不变的枯萎点 /bù biàn de kūwěi diǎn/

Chemistry | n. phr.

the fatty acids that are necessary for human health, that cannot be synthesized by human body and that, therefore, must be provided by the diet to maintain the health status.

Example

Getting adequate essential fatty acids in your diet from olive oil and other food sources is important because they protect your health. A deficiency in fatty acids may result in a rash, infection, depression, lowered immunity, poor wound healing and decreased growth in children. Increasing your intake keeps your body healthy and helps it fight diseases.

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