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Linoleic Acid

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* [[Essential Fatty Acids]]
* [[Omega-6 fatty acids]]
Linoleic Acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is part of the Omega 6 fatty acids family.. This is especially true for the growth and development of infants. It is a precursor for a hormone like substance prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are substances found in the body's cells. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid the body cannot produce itself so it must be included in the diet. Your body converts this into [[Gamma-linolenic acid]] GLA and other compounds.
==Special Precautions of Linoleic Acid==
==The benefits of Linoleic Acid are==
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