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Linoleic acid (EFA) (Parent Omega-6) A liquid polyunsaturated fatty acid abundant in plant fats and oils; a fatty acid essential for nutrition in the formation of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids in the body. Linolenic acid (EFA) (Parent Omega-3) An essential fatty acid occurring in some fish and many seed oils that is used in the formation of prostaglandins. Essential fatty acids must be present in the diet to form Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids in the body.
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