Omega 6
Omega-6 is the essential fatty acid essential for human health but the body cannot make it, it is necessary to obtain it through food. Omega-6 fatty acids play an important role in brain functions, natural growth and development.
As a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), omega-6S helps stimulate skin and hair growth, maintain bone health, regulate metabolism, and maintain the reproductive system … etc.
Benefits of omega 6
Omega 6S play an important role in membranes:
Linoleic acid plays an essential role as an important component of fat in cell membranes at the skin level, known to contribute to maintaining membrane fluidity as well as the elasticity and barrier of skin function.
Omega 6S is the source of the main molecules of health:
Omega 6, especially arachidonic acid, is metabolized by various enzymes (prostaglandins, thromboxane) that regulate many physiological processes such as blood pressure, blood clotting, the immune system, nerve cell activity, etc.
Omega 6S works on genes:
Omega-6 plays an important role in the regulation of genes, especially the component in the metabolism of fats, and is also known for its fat-reducing properties. Arachidonic acid is also a component of a neurotransmitter involved in regulating eating behavior.
Omega 6S has anti-inflammatory properties:
Linolenic acid, which is found in large quantities in borage oil and evening primrose oil, works on inflammation by reducing oxidative stress in the cells of the body.
Omega 6S plays an important role in the brain:
Arachidonic acid is one of the most important fatty acids in the brain. With DHA (essential omega-3 fatty acid) it represents 20% of the mass of fatty acids in the brain. It plays an important role in the good growth of the brain.
Omega 6s help lower cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol, which is considered “bad”) and thus reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Beneficial for hair:
It works to strengthen hair and treats all hair problems, including split ends and shedding.
Omega 6 damage
When consumed in reasonable quantities, omega-6 helps reduce cholesterol in the blood and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, but in return, if something exceeds its severity, it turns against it.
A study by “Caroline Segwen” indicates that “omega-6” if consumed too much causes inflammation and can impair intestinal health, and the higher the inflammation, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease (diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis and hypertension).
On the other hand, studies indicate that people who follow a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to develop heart disease as the Mediterranean diet does not include much meat (which contains a high percentage of omega-6 fatty acids).
The best sources of omega-6 fatty acids
Roasted or roasted sunflower seeds.
Dried pine.
Dried nuts.
Grape seed oil.
Sesame seeds whole, dried or roasted.
Sunflower oil, 60% or more of linoleic acid.
Wheat germ oil.
corn oil.
Dried brazil nuts, without edges.
Soybean oil.
Pumpkin and pumpkin seeds, dried.
Sesame butter, sesame oil.
