Chemistry in nutrients, EPA

Omega-3 fatty acids, a class of polyunsaturated fatty acids, are important nutrients that our bodies cannot synthesize but are indispensable, the most important of which are ALA, EPA, and DHA.

EPA and DHA are mainly found in marine plant and animal oils and are also important ingredients in some fish oil-based health products. DHA, which was introduced yesterday, is important for the development and maintenance of brain and nerve tissue, while EPA plays a vital role in immune and inflammatory responses and promotes a healthy circulatory system, preventing cholesterol and fat from accumulating in artery walls. 

In nature, EPA and DHA are mostly synthesized by aquatic phytoplankton in cold regions and are enriched through the food chain in the fish that feed on them (tuna, sardines, salmon, etc.), which is a good source for us to supplement EPA and DHA.

The flesh of this animal is largely employed, both fresh and salted; and a beautifully clear oil is prepared from the fat.

"Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World, 1832-36" - Charles Darwin

tone deaf

‘The Quiet Pet’ (detail) by John William Godward, c. 1906.

as i stand plainly in the shade, unseen

Vladimir Kush (Russian, b. 1965),"Stealthy Night"

Ein lieber Besuch (A Lovely Visit) 1894

— by Max Kurzweil

midnight parade

Loving Vincent

Kitten's Game, Henriëtte Ronner-Knip, 1860s or 1870s

allegory of psyche

my mob psycho fanart piece from this year :)

24x32, oil on canvas

Giacomo Balla Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash. 1912. Oil on canvas: 89 × 109 cm (35 × 43 in).

‘Her Favourite’ by Nikolai Bodarevsky, c. 1905.

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William Frank Calderon (British, 1865–1943), "A Lady of Quality – A Borzoi on a Chaise Longue", 1913