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I have in my biology notes that the three essential fatty acids are:
Omega-3, Omega-6, and Linoleic acid
I'm confused because googling around I found several sources saying that Omega-6 IS Linoleic Acid. I have a bottle of flaxseed oil capsules and it says pretty much the same thing on the back. I thought maybe I should have actually written Linolenic Acid, but I believe that's actually the same thing as Omega-3 (Alpha-Linolenic Acid).
Can anyone clear up my confusion? Thanks!![Smile :smile: :smile:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Omega-3, Omega-6, and Linoleic acid
I'm confused because googling around I found several sources saying that Omega-6 IS Linoleic Acid. I have a bottle of flaxseed oil capsules and it says pretty much the same thing on the back. I thought maybe I should have actually written Linolenic Acid, but I believe that's actually the same thing as Omega-3 (Alpha-Linolenic Acid).
Can anyone clear up my confusion? Thanks!