Omega-3 fatty acids that are important in human physiology[REF] are α-linolenic acid (18:3, n-3; ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5, n-3; EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (22:6, n-3; DHA).
This table lists several different names for the most common omega-3 fatty acids found in nature.