Figure 2

![Figure 2: Chemical structures and oxidation pathways of omega-3 PUFAs, illustrating how exposure to oxygen, light, and heat triggers lipid peroxidation, producing off-flavors and reducing the bioavailability of fish oil supplements.]()

> Source: Vishnu Kalladathvalappil Venugopalan et al. "Encapsulation and Protection of Omega-3-Rich Fish Oils Using Food-Grade Delivery." *Foods (Basel, Switzerland)*, 2021. PMID: [34359436](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34359436/)

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  <figcaption>Figure 2. Chemical structures and oxidation pathways of omega-3 PUFAs, illustrating how exposure to oxygen, light, and heat triggers lipid peroxidation, producing off-flavors and reducing the bioavailability of fish oil supplements.<br>  Source: Vishnu Kalladathvalappil Venugopalan et al. "Encapsulation and Protection of Omega-3-Rich Fish Oils Using Food-Grade Delivery." <em>Foods (Basel, Switzerland)</em>, 2021. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34359436/">34359436</a></figcaption>
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