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{{stub}} '''Omega 6 fatty acids''' or '''Ο-6''' are polyunsaturated fatty acids are easily available in the human diet.<ref name="webmd">https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-496/omega-6-fatty-acids</ref><ref name=">https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/496.html"></ref><ref name="pubchem">https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/omega-6-Fatty-Acids</ref> ==Gamma linoleic acid == Gamma linoleic acid (GLA) is a popular Omega 6 fatty acid that found in borage oil and [[evening primrose oil]], and is also sold separately as a supplement.<ref name="gla-drugs"/><ref name="gla-webmd" /> ==Theory == ==Evidence == ==ME/CFS == ==Costs and availability == Omega 6 is easily available from commonly consumed foods. It can also be bought over the counter, but is more commonly sold as an with [[Omega 3 fatty acid|Omega 3]], or as an Omega 3, 6 and 9 combination.<ref name="webmd" /> Gamma linoleic acid (GLA) is an Omega 6 fatty acid that is sold separately as a supplement.<ref name="gla-drugs">https://www.drugs.com/npc/gamma-linolenic-acid-gla.html</ref><ref name="gla-webmd">https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-805/gamma-linolenic-acid-gla</ref> ==Risks and safety == ==See also== *[[Omega 3 fatty acid]] *[[Gamma linolenic acid]] (GLA) *[[Fatty acid hypothesis]] *[[Sunflower oil]] ==Learn more == *[https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/496.html Omega 6] - Medline Plus *[https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/omega-6-Fatty-Acids Omega 6 fatty acids] - PubChem *[https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-496/omega-6-fatty-acids Omega 6 fatty acids] - WebMD *[https://www.drugs.com/npc/gamma-linolenic-acid-gla.html Gamma Linoleic Acid] - drugs.com ==References== {{Reflist}} [[Category:Polyunsaturated fatty acids]] [[Category:Fatty acids]] [[Category:Potential treatments]] [[Category:Supplements]]
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