You Might Have Heard About The Nutritional Benefits Of Omega 3, 6 And 9.

By Tommie Locke


Wondering what on earth are all of these? Don't worry, this article will discuss all about Omega 3, 6 and 9 and help you understand them better.

There are four types of Fat that we get from our diets. These are Saturated fats, Mono saturated fats, Polyunsaturated fats and Trans-fats. Both Mono saturated and polyunsaturated fats are unsaturated fats that are good for health.

Omega 3 or the Essential fatty acids is the name given to a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are crucial for the healthy functioning of our body. These include Alpha-linolenic acids, Docosahexaenoic acids and Eicosapentaenoic acids.

This advice came about because of a lack of knowledge about how these two polyunsaturated, essential fats work together, and because most people eating a modern diet get very little Omega 3's and more Omega 6's. These Omega polyunsaturated oils are unique, in that they contain Essential Fatty Acids.

The dietary sources of omega 3 include cold-water fishes such as salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel and Hoki. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach & broccoli, tofu, soybeans, flaxseed oil and sunflower oil are also a good source of Omega 3.

The richest dietary sources of the essential fatty acids or omega 3 and 6 oil are nuts, fatty fish, seeds and whole grain. The sources of omega 6 fatty acids are in abundance but omega 3 sources are limited.

Omega 9 is not considered an essential fatty acid and does not require supplementation. However, a rich source of Omega 9 fatty acid is Olive oil which plays an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system.

Research shows that Omega 3 is one of the most important nutrients our body requires. They are the main component of our nerve cells and control the functioning of our brain and heart. It is imperative that you include more omega 3 sources in your diet than omega 6 fatty acids.

This prevents against coronary heart diseases, strokes and hypertension. DHA fatty acid is known to increase the I.Q. and cognitive abilities in children.

The essential fats have a unique structure, which allows them to perform specific functions within the cell membrane, whereas saturated and damaged fats cannot perform the same tasks.

Omega 6 fatty acids strengthen hair, nails and improve skin conditions. They are useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis and joint inflammation. Omega 6 provides relief from bloating cramps and menstrual pain.

Let us help you make the right choice between omega 3 and 6 oil. Omega 6 fats help in controlling inflammation, arthritis and autoimmune diseases. However the benefits of omega 6 fatty acids are limited and not very widespread.

The most important role of Omega 9 is preventing hardening of arteries and protecting against arteriosclerosis. They also help balancing blood sugar levels in the body and improve insulin resistance.

The richest source of Omega 3 is Fish oil since it provides DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid), the two most important fatty acids our body requires.

It is important to eat a diet that provides a balanced amount of Omega 3, 6, 9 fatty acids for enjoying a good health. The amount and ratio of each fatty acid should be optimum, to ensure you are not taking excess of one and very less of another fatty acid.

On top of that, 95% of people are seriously deficient in the Omega 3's, whereas they do still get Omega 6's, (even though most of them are damaged) so the ratio has to favour Omega 3. This ratio has been shown to be effective in most health conditions, where essential fats are deficient, or being taken in the wrong ratio.




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