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Name LA (Linoleic Acid)
Description A doubly unsaturated fatty acid, occurring widely in plant glycosides. It is an essential fatty acid in mammalian nutrition and is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes. (From Stedman, 26th ed) [MeSH]
Related Names/Sources cis-Linoleic Acid;  LA;  LA (cis-Linoleic Acid);  Linoleic Acid;  Linoleic Acid (LA);  Omega-6;  Omega-6 Polyunsaturates
Related products Products that contain LA (Linoleic Acid)
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Last updated: 12 November 2009