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Before taking fatty acid supplements, you should know that:
- Some fatty acids, like N-6 and N-3 (also referred to as Omega-3 and Omega-6) can compete with one another.
- The fatty acids known as N-6 can impact certain types of blood cells to increase heart attack risk.
- By eating more N-3 than N-6, the risk of arterial spasms can be reduced, which can lead to fewer heart attacks.
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