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| − | Linoleic Acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is part of the Omega 6 fatty acids family. 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. | + | Linoleic Acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is part of the Omega 6 fatty acids family. 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.<br> |
| + | See also : [[Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)]] | ||
==Special Precautions of Linoleic Acid== | ==Special Precautions of Linoleic Acid== | ||
* Not to be confused with linolenic acid or lipoic acid. | * Not to be confused with linolenic acid or lipoic acid. | ||
Revision as of 01:16, 12 April 2013
Linoleic Acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is part of the Omega 6 fatty acids family. 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.
See also : Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
Special Precautions of Linoleic Acid
- Not to be confused with linolenic acid or lipoic acid.
