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Omega-6 Fatty Acids: (n-6)
-Polyunsaturated fatty acid that has its first double bond on
the
sixth carbon from the methyl end.

   For example: Linolenic acid: found in corn oil,
     contains 18 carbons with 2 double bonds,

  -Mammals lack enzymes to insert this double bond at the n-6 or
   n-3 positions and must eat linolenic acid and alpha-linolenic acid.

  -Studies have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids offer
   protection against cardiovascular disease-- inhibit platelet
   function in thrombus ( blood clot) formation.
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