Definition: Polyunsaturated essential fatty acids found largely in plant and vegetable oils. Types of omega-6 fatty acids include arachidonic acid and linoleic acid.
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com
Updated May 02, 2008
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