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linoleic acid n. An unsaturated fatty acid, C 17 H 31 COOH, considered essential to the human diet, that is an important component of drying oils, (more...)

Linoleic acid (LA) is an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid. It is a colorless liquid. In physiological literature, it is called 18:2(n-6). Chemically, linoleic acid is a carboxylic ... (more...)

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linolenic acid /lin·o·len·ic ac·id/ (lin?o-len´ik) a polyunsaturated 18-carbon essential fatty acid occurring in some fish oils and many seed-derived oils. (more...)

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) Also listed as: ALA. Overview; Uses; Dietary Sources; Available Forms; How to Take It; Precautions; Possible Interactions; Supporting Research (more...)

lin·o·len·ic acid   (l n-l n k) n. An unsaturated fatty acid, C 17 H 29 COOH, considered essential to the human diet, that is an important component of natural drying oils. (more...)

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) Also listed as: GLA. Overview; Uses; Dietary Sources; Available Forms; How to Take It; Precautions; Possible Interactions; Supporting Research (more...)

lin·o·le·ic acid   (l n-l k) n. An unsaturated fatty acid, C 17 H 31 COOH, considered essential to the human diet, that is an important component of drying oils, such as ... (more...)

This page is a non-solicitous resource, containing scientific abstracts and articles about the properties and health benefits of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) Updated 9-30-2008 http ... (more...)

?-Linolenic acid is an organic compound found in many common vegetable oils. Systematically, it is named all-cis-9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid. In physiological literature, it is ... (more...)