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2. Omega-6 fatty acid - Wikipedia

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   The evening primrose flower (O. biennis) produces an oil containing a high content of γ-linolenic acid, a type of omega−6 fatty acid.Omega−6 fatty acids (also referred to as ω−6 fatty acids or n−6 fatty acids) are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids that have in common a final carbon-carbon double bond in the n−6 position, that is, the sixth bond, counting from the methyl end.

3. 5 ways to tell if your diet is healthy, according to experts

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   Linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid, while alpha-linolenic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid. Walnuts, sunflower seeds, and almonds are all good sources of omega-6, and fatty fish like tuna and ...

4. Essential fatty acid - Wikipedia

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   Only two fatty acids are known to be essential for humans: alpha-linolenic acid (an omega−3 fatty acid) and linoleic acid (an omega−6 fatty acid). These are supplied to the body either as the free fatty acid, or more commonly as some glyceride derivative. [7] ALA can be converted into eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, but the ...

5. New Research Says People Who Eat Foods Rich in Omega-3s ... - AOL

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   Safflower oil and corn oil "These are great sources of omega-6 fatty acids, which play a role in the prevention of heart disease. They also may improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin, thereby ...

6. γ-Linolenic acid - Wikipedia

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   In physiological literature, GLA is designated as 18:3 (n−6). GLA is a carboxylic acid with an 18-carbon chain and three cis double bonds. It is a regioisomer of α-linolenic acid, which is a polyunsaturated n−3 (omega-3) fatty acid, found in rapeseed canola oil, soybeans, walnuts, flax seed (linseed oil), perilla, chia, and hemp seed.

7. Can Some Seed Oils Actually Lower Inflammation? New Study ...

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   It’s important to note that many sources of polyunsaturated fats have a mix of both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Walnuts are a prime example of this. But omega-6 fatty acids have gotten a ...