| gptkbp:instanceOf | gptkb:fat 
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                                | gptkbp:cannotBeSynthesizedBy | humans (some types) 
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                                | gptkbp:category | lipids nutrients
 biomolecules
 
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                                | gptkbp:chemicalFormula | double bond at nth carbon from methyl end 
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                                | gptkbp:deficiencyCauses | skin problems impaired growth
 neurological issues
 
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                                | gptkbp:discoveredBy | gptkb:George_and_Mildred_Burr 
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                                | gptkbp:discoveredIn | 1929 
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                                | gptkbp:excessIntakeOfOmega-6 | may promote inflammation 
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                                | gptkbp:foundIn | chia seeds walnuts
 fish oil
 canola oil
 flaxseed oil
 
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                                | gptkbp:include | omega-3 fatty acids omega-6 fatty acids
 omega-9 fatty acids
 
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                                | gptkbp:metabolism | desaturase enzymes 
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                                | gptkbp:mustBeObtainedFrom | gptkb:food 
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                                | gptkbp:omega-3 | anti-inflammatory essential
 
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                                | gptkbp:omega-3_example | gptkb:alpha-linolenic_acid_(ALA) gptkb:docosahexaenoic_acid_(DHA)
 gptkb:eicosapentaenoic_acid_(EPA)
 
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                                | gptkbp:omega-6 | essential pro-inflammatory (in excess)
 
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                                | gptkbp:omega-6_example | gptkb:arachidonic_acid_(AA) gptkb:linoleic_acid_(LA)
 
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                                | gptkbp:omega-9 | non-essential 
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                                | gptkbp:omega-9_example | gptkb:oleic_acid 
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                                | gptkbp:recommendedRatio | omega-6 to omega-3 (varies by guidelines) 
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                                | gptkbp:requires | human health 
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                                | gptkbp:role | brain function cardiovascular health
 inflammation regulation
 cell membrane structure
 
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                                | gptkbp:synthesisType | gptkb:algae plants
 
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                                | gptkbp:type | gptkb:polyunsaturated_fatty_acid 
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                                | gptkbp:usedIn | gptkb:infant_formula dietary supplements
 functional foods
 
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                                | gptkbp:bfsParent | gptkb:Greek_letter_Omega 
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                                | gptkbp:bfsLayer | 7 
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                                | https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label | omega fatty acids 
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