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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. Certain foods may disrupt your body’s fight against cancer ...

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   The potential culprit: an overabundance of certain omega-6 fatty acids — perhaps from ultraprocessed foods in your diet — that may hinder the anti-inflammatory and tumor-fighting properties of ...

4. Could taking fish oil supplements help lower cancer risk? - AOL

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   Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent several types of cancer, including colon, stomach, and lung cancers, a new study suggests. ... omega-6 fatty acids, or both include ...

5. An imbalance of two healthy fats affects your early death ...

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   Having an imbalanced ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 has been linked with a higher risk of premature death, according to a new study. An imbalance of two healthy fats affects your early death risk ...

6. Dietary Reference Intake - Wikipedia

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   alpha-Linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid (polyunsaturated) (A type of fat) 1.6 g/day 1.1 g/day Vegetable oils: (Linseed oil , hemp oil , canola oil), chia seed, hemp seed, walnut, soybeans: Trans fatty acids (A type of fat) As low as possible [20] Partially hydrogenated fat, margarine: Saturated fatty acids (A type of fat)

7. Fatty acid ratio in food - Wikipedia

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   Only two essential 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). [1] The biological effects of the ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acids are mediated by their mutual interactions. Closely related, these fatty acids act as competing substrates for the same enzymes.