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 (PUFA) that share a final carbon-carbon double bond in the n−6 position, that is, the sixth bond, counting from the methyl end. Health and medical organizations recommend intake of omega-6 fatty acids as part of healthful dietary patterns.

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