Difference between revisions of "Omega-6 fatty acids"
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| − | Parent Omega 6 is [[Linoleic Acid]]. Your body converts this into [[Gamma-linolenic acid]] GLA and other compounds. | + | Parent Omega 6 is [[Linoleic Acid]]. Your body converts this into [[Gamma-linolenic acid]] GLA and other compounds. Known to increase the body's production of inflammatory chemicals. Since omega-6 fatty acids help maintain bone health, regulate metabolism and promote brain function, you shouldn't cut them out of your diet altogether. However, it's important to balance your intake of omega-6 fatty acids with your intake of omega-3 fatty acids in order to keep inflammation in check. |
''Foods high in omega-6 fatty acids include:'' | ''Foods high in omega-6 fatty acids include:'' | ||
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Parent Omega 6 is Linoleic Acid. Your body converts this into Gamma-linolenic acid GLA and other compounds. Known to increase the body's production of inflammatory chemicals. Since omega-6 fatty acids help maintain bone health, regulate metabolism and promote brain function, you shouldn't cut them out of your diet altogether. However, it's important to balance your intake of omega-6 fatty acids with your intake of omega-3 fatty acids in order to keep inflammation in check.
Foods high in omega-6 fatty acids include:
- meat
- dairy products (such as milk, cheese, butter, and ice cream)
- margarine
- vegetable oils (such as corn, wheat, safflower, soybean, peanut, grapeseed and cottonseed oil)
- Noodles
- Oats
- Rice bran
