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Linolenic acid
Introduction
Linolenic acid can refer to either of two fatty acids:
- Alpha-linolenic acid β an Ο-3 fatty acid found in many vegetable oils. The unmodified term linolenic acid most commonly refers to this substance.
- Gamma-linolenic acid β an Ο-6 fatty acid