N6 Pufas
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N6 Pufas | A carboxylic acid with an 18-carbon chain and two cis double bonds, Linoleic acid (LA), one of the?n-6 fatty acids, is essential in the diet because it cannot be synthesized by humans. Primary sources are nuts and liquid vegetable oils, including soybean oil, corn oil, and safflower oil. Also called omega-6 fatty acids.
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