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Omega-6
Positive or negative?
Polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 are the only fats that are vital to us. Other animal fats can be formed in the body of carbohydrates and proteins.
Some time ago I wrote an article on Omega-3 fatty acids and everyone agrees its positive effects on the body, but as the Omega-6 fatty acids the world of nutrition has been a bit broken and I wanted to see a little they say the latest research.
Omega-3 and Omega-6 has multiple functions in the body. We need in particular for the brain and eyes can develop and function properly and to build and repair cells in the body. They also affect the regulation of blood pressure, kidney function and the immune system.
The general theme of food and fats in particular arouses many emotions and creates debate and just read a very interesting discussion on oils which are healthier and so on, and the winner was followed by canola oil. Both contain a high proportion of monounsaturated canola oil insaturadasy also relatively omega-3. Now it is also recommended to vary the above mentioned oils dominated by omega-6 fatty acids, such as corn oil and sunflower oil.
Scientists have known for some time, but more recent scientific studies show that omega-6 fatty acids may be at least as well as Omega-3 to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and possibly diabetes. This research demonstrates the U.S. international and Europe and Scandinavia.
The key messages in the speeches have been that the omega-6 fatty acids cause inflammation and have adverse effects and that the research showing positive effects have been paid and sponsored lamargarina industry.
But dela nutrition researcher Dr. Walter Willett, a professor at Harvard University in the United States, said “we’ve really been looking for the disadvantages of omega-6 fatty acids, but have not been found.”
They have not been able to reach what is optimal. The most important thing is having enough of polyunsaturated fats in general, both omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6, which are needed for vision and immune system. Most studies show that fat mono-and poly-unsaturated fats reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and that saturated fat increases the risk.
We have a varied diet and make sure to eat both Omega-3 and Omega-6, for example, oils, nuts, seeds, fish and vegetables, as well as canola oil.