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The biological effects of the ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acids are mediated by their mutual interactions, but it is unclear whether the dietary ratio of omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids is important for human health.

ω-6 fatty acids omega-6 fatty acids omega-3 fatty acids

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  36. "Cabbage, red, raw". http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2373/2. 
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  43. "Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt". http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2490/2. 
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  45. "Beets, raw". http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2348/2. 
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  47. "Turnips, raw". http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2699/2. 
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  49. "Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw". http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2639/2. 
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