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What are omega-6 fatty acids used for?
EFAs protect against such conditions as heart disease; cancer; autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis; skin diseases, including acne, atopic eczema, and psoriasis
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Why do oils contain fatty acids?
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How are omega-6 fatty acids taken?
Omega-6 fatty acids may be consumed either as linoleic acid in oils that contain high levels of linoleic acid, or in the converted form, GLA, in dietary supplements.
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What are Omega-6 fatty acids?
Omega-6s.
Omega-6 is a group of essential fatty acids (EFA) that our bodies need.
Linoleic acid is an Omega-6.
Dietary sources of Omega-6 fatty acids include vegetable oils such as corn oil...
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What foods contain fatty acids?
None - because fatty acids (and glycerol) are the product of foods containing fat when they have been digested by the lipase enzyme.