Omega 6 & 3 - Essential fatty acids
The two main EFAs Important for human health are omega-3 and omega-6. Both need to be present in the diet and the body is unable to convert one type into the other. Whilst the amount of omega-6 eaten in Europe has risen, the amount of omega-3 consumed has fallen, [...]
Omega 3 & 6 – The good fat
Much has to be learned about the functions of linoleic acid (also known as omega 6) and linolenic acid (also known as omega 3) a term you may recall from the fish-oil craze a few years back). But scientists believe that these essential fatty acids govern growth, vitality and [...]
Omega 6 – EFA
The human body absolutely requires the polyunsaturated EFAs — linolenic acid (omega 6 fats) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega 3 fats). That is exactly why these fatty acids are termed essential.” The omega 3s are found in flaxseed, hemp, and pumpkin seed oils, in addition to marine sources (cold-water fish and ocean-dwelling micro-algae), [...]
