NBME 21 Linoleic acid (NBME Answers)

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there are two essential fatty acids: linoleic = omega 6, and alpha-linoleic = omega 3.

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lizard Found in fish oils and are shown to lower triglyceride levels. +4

zpatel alpha-Linolenic ==> omaga 3 +7

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also in case they ask remember that these are PUFA's(have double bonds) and they are better than Saturated fats(no double bonds)+carbs

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drzed PUFA = poly-unsaturated fatty acids in case anyone didn't know the acronym. +6

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