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Fatty acid

Omega-6 fatty acids

Omega-6 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats, mainly the essential linoleic acid, found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds.

Also listed as Omega6, Omega-6, Omega 6

Hair & SkinCardiovascularImmune SupportCognition

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Skin HydrationHair & SkinModerateBNo linked study
InflammationSmallCNo linked study
Cholesterol balanceCardiovascularSmallCNo linked study
Immune SupportSmallCNo linked study
Brain FogCognitionNo effectFNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Essential Health22.3%
Cardiovascular18.1%
Cognition15.4%
Immune Support15%
Hair & Skin5%
Longevity4.2%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · Omega-6 fatty acids nutrient profile