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linolenic acid [¦lin·ə¦lin·ik ′as·əd] (biochemistry) C17H29COOH One of the principal unsaturated fatty acids in plants and an essential fatty acid in animal nutrition; a colorless liquid that boils at 230°C (17 mmHg or 2266 pascals), soluble in many organic solvents; used in medicine and drying oils. Also known as 9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The oil is low in natural fats and contains a mixture of fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) and gamma linolenic acid. The plan is to use low-lin oil processed from Monsanto Company’s Vistive soybeans, which have less than 3% linolenic acid compared with 8% in traditional soybeans. The dietary supplement VIACTAN Plus, which targets both dogs and cats, contains both essential fatty acids like gamma linolenic acid and antioxidants, including vitamin E. |
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