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A component of fats that is necessary for human health but cannot be produced by the body

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Omega-6 linoleic acid.

Step-by-step explanation:

Omega-6 fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids.

It can have pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory effects.

Omega is present in

  • Nuts, including pignolia (pine) nuts and pistachios.
  • Seeds such pumpkin seeds and raw sunflower seeds.
  • Borage oil, evening primrose oil, black currant see oil.
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