Linolenic acid

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Linolenic acid can refer to either of two fatty acids:

• α-Linolenic acid – an ω-3 fatty acid found in many vegetable oils. The unmodified term linolenic acid most commonly refers to this substance.
• γ-Linolenic acid – an ω-6 fatty acid

[edit] See also

• Linoleic acid, a similarly-named fatty acid

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