New Biological and Clinical Roles for the n-6 and n-3 Fatty Acids
- 27 April 2009
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Nutrition Reviews
- Vol. 52 (5) , 162-167
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.1994.tb01412.x
Abstract
Four new findings of the biochemistry and biology of the essential n-6 and n-3 fatty acids have recently been demonstrated. These findings will augment current knowledge as to the role of the essential fatty acids in human health.Keywords
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