Only two essential fatty acids are known to be essential for humans: alpha-linolenic acid (an omega−3 fatty acid) and linoleic acid (an omega−6 fatty acid). Closely related, these fatty acids act as competing substrates for the same enzymes.
Only two essential fatty acids are known to be essential for humans: alpha-linolenic acid (an omega−3 fatty acid) and linoleic acid (an omega−6 fatty acid). Closely related, these fatty acids act as competing substrates for the same enzymes.
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