Difference between revisions of "Omega-6 fatty acids"
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==Benefits and uses of Omega-6 fatty acids are== | ==Benefits and uses of Omega-6 fatty acids are== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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== Food Sources of Omega-6 fatty acids == | == Food Sources of Omega-6 fatty acids == | ||
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*meat | *meat | ||
*dairy products (such as milk, cheese, butter, and ice cream) | *dairy products (such as milk, cheese, butter, and ice cream) | ||
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Special Precautions of Omega-6 fatty acids
Benefits and uses of Omega-6 fatty acids are
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.
Food Sources of Omega-6 fatty acids
- 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
