Polyunsaturated fatty acid

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A polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) is a class of unsaturated fat that contains more than one double bond.

[edit] Function and effects

The biological effects of the ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acids are largely mediated by their mutual interactions, see Essential fatty acid interactions for detail.

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