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Essential Fatty Acids in Skin

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Skin conditions are associated with n-6 fatty acids but generally not with n-3 fatty acid. The result of n-6 deficiency is increased inflammation, which includes heat, pain, redness, swelling, and loss of function. This can cause weeping, increased proliferation of … Continue reading →

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