Difference between revisions of "Omega-9 fatty acids"
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| − | + | Omega-9, or monounsaturated oleic and stearic acid, is a non essential fatty acid produced naturally by the body whenever there is enough of either Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids. Omega-9 fatty acids are derived from monounsaturated fats, whereas the omega-3 and 6 are derived from polyunsaturated fats. If you do not have enough omega 3 and omega 6, then you must get omega 9 from your diet. | |
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Foods high in omega-9 fatty acids include: avocados, olive oil, sesame oil, olives and nuts (almonds, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews and macadamia). | Foods high in omega-9 fatty acids include: avocados, olive oil, sesame oil, olives and nuts (almonds, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews and macadamia). | ||
==Special Precautions of Omega-9 fatty acids== | ==Special Precautions of Omega-9 fatty acids== | ||
==Benefits and uses of Omega-9 fatty acids are== | ==Benefits and uses of Omega-9 fatty acids are== | ||
| + | *improving cholesterol levels | ||
| + | *proper heart health | ||
| + | *preventing heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. | ||
| + | * reduces hardening of the arteries | ||
| + | *improving immune system functioning. | ||
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[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:herbal medicine]] | [[Category:herbal medicine]] | ||
Revision as of 05:52, 1 April 2013
See also : Olive Oil
Omega-9, or monounsaturated oleic and stearic acid, is a non essential fatty acid produced naturally by the body whenever there is enough of either Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids. Omega-9 fatty acids are derived from monounsaturated fats, whereas the omega-3 and 6 are derived from polyunsaturated fats. If you do not have enough omega 3 and omega 6, then you must get omega 9 from your diet. Foods high in omega-9 fatty acids include: avocados, olive oil, sesame oil, olives and nuts (almonds, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews and macadamia).
Special Precautions of Omega-9 fatty acids
Benefits and uses of Omega-9 fatty acids are
- improving cholesterol levels
- proper heart health
- preventing heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels.
- reduces hardening of the arteries
- improving immune system functioning.
