Humans lack the ability to synthesize double bonds at the n-3 or n-6 positions of a fatty acid, making omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids essential nutrients that must be derived from the diet.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Linus Pauling Institute
  Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute

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• Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu Linus Pauling Institute via serper

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• omega-3 fatty acids concept
• diet concept