Fatty acids that are considered essential for most animals are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and/or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), all of which are omega-3 fatty acids. They are required in the structure of the membranes surrounding each cell in the body. They stimulate metabolism and increase metabolic rate, oxygen uptake, and energy production.

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