Definition of Omega-6 Fatty Acid in English :
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Omega-6 Fatty Acid
see synonyms of omega-6 fatty acidNoun
1. omega-6, omega-6 fatty acid
a polyunsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has its first double valence bond six carbons from the beginning
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Omega-6 Fatty Acid
see synonyms of omega-6 fatty acidn.
Any of several polyunsaturated fatty acids, including linoleic acid, that are essential for human metabolism and are found in poultry, nuts, beans, and vegetable oils such as canola and soybean oil. Increasing dietary intake of omega-6 fatty acids can decrease LDL cholesterol levels in the bloodstream.
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