[A fatty acid contains more than one double bond (C=C). The essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that contain 2 or more cis double bonds. Dietary intake of PUFAs may affect blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, inflammation and cancer. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0032615 - Lipid
- Biologically Active Substance