omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are classified as?
Omega-3 and omega-6 in the body The human body is capable of producing all the fatty acids it needs, except for two: linoleic acid (LA) - an omega-6 fatty acid, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) - an omega-3 fatty acid. These have to be consumed from the diet and are termed “essential fatty acids”.