Omega-6 fatty acids
Other Names: Acides Gras Essentiels N-6, Acides Gras Oméga-6, Acides Gras Omégas 6, Acides Gras Polyinsaturés, Acidos Grasos Omega 6, AGE, AGPI, Huiles d’Oméga 6, N-6, N-6 EFAs, N-6 Essential Fatty Acids, Omega 6, Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Omega 6 Oils, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, PUFAs.
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Special Precautions of Omega-6 fatty acids
- High triglycerides (a type of cholesterol): Omega-6 fatty acids can raise triglyceride levels. Don’t use omega-6 fatty acids if your triglycerides are too high.
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
