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Learn about Omega-6 Fatty Acids
What are omega-6 fatty acids?
An omega-6 fatty acid is a type of polyunsautred fatty acid. (3)
Research shows that most people consume about 10 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids. (2)
Omega-6 fatty acids cannot be synthesized by the human body, therefore must be obtained from the diet. (4)
What do omega-6 fatty acids do?
What are types of omega-6 fatty acids?
linoleic acid (3)
What contains omega-6?
Resources
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/corn-oil#nutrition
- https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-high-in-omega-3
3. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/corn-oil#nutrition
4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega-3_fatty_acid
