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What are Omega-6 fatty acids?

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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 and soy oil -- they contain a high proportion of linoleic acid. Omega-6 acids also come from cereals, whole-grain breads, eggs and poultry, etc.

(Note that Omega-3 fatty acids are the "really good" ones we often don't get enough of. Many people have taken to eating more fish or taking fish oil supplements to get more Omega-3s in their diet.)

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