Omega -3 & Omega -6 Fatty acids and their Health Effects

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids, a class of nutrients needed for our body to function normally.
These are the fats of life which help our cells to function properly.
Omega-3 cannot be produced be our body and should be supplied through the diet
There are 3 very important types of Omega 3 acids

1.Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
2.Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
3.Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

which have amazing health benefits
Omega 3 plays a major role in a number of functions in our body. Here are they:-
Relaxation and contraction of muscles
Blood clotting
Digestion
Fertility
Cell division
Growth
Movement of calcium and other substances in and out of cells.

1. Presentation of Omega -3 & Omega -6 Fatty acids and their Health Effects

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4. Omega -3 fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids, a class of nutrients needed for our body to function normally. These are the fats of life which help our cells to function properly. Omega-3 cannot be produced be our body and should be supplied through the diet

5. Types of Omega-3 acids There are 3 very important types of Omega 3 acids 1.Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) 2.Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 3.Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) which have amazing health benefits

6. Alpha- Linolenic acid α- Linolenic acid is an n−3 fatty acid. It is one of two essential fatty acids, so called because they are necessary for health and cannot be produced within the human body.

7. Eicosapentaenoic acid Eicosapentaenoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid. In physiological literature, it is given the name 20:5. It also has the trivial name timnodonic acid.

8.   Docosahexaenoic acid Docosahexaenoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid that is a primary structural component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, sperm, testicles and retina.

9. Functions of Omega-3 fats Omega 3 plays a major role in a number of functions in our body. Here are they:- Relaxation and contraction of muscles Blood clotting Digestion Fertility Cell division Growth Movement of calcium and other substances in and out of cells.

10. Sources of Omega-3 fatty Acids The following are some of the sources of omega-3 fatty acids: Fish and Fish oil: Sardines, salmon, tuna, trout, cod Nuts and Seeds: Walnuts, flaxseed Veggies: Spinach, cauliflower, brussels sprouts etc. Oil: Flaxseed oil, soybean oil etc. Beans: Kidney beans, pinto and mungo beans Eggs

11. Health benefits Reduces cardiovascular risk factors Reduces morning stiffness, swollen joints and rheumatoid arthritis Lowers the risk of cancer Reduces inflammation throughout the body Reduces the risk of obesity Maintains fluidity of cell membranes

12. Omega-6 fatty acids A class of essential fatty acids found in fish oils, especially from salmon and other cold-water fish, that acts to lower the levels of cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoproteins) in the blood. (LDL cholesterol is the "bad" cholesterol.

13. Functions of Omega-6 fatty acids Omega-6 is essential to the body and the main omega-6 acid required by the body is Linolenic acid. Along with omega -3, omega – 6 acids also play a crucial role in brain function, normal growth and development. It also helps to stimulate skin, enhance hair growth, maintain bone health, regulate metabolism and maintain healthy reproductive system.

14. Sources of Omega-6 fatty Acids Omega – 6 fatty acids are abundantly found in many commonly eaten foods. It is primarily found in vegetable oils, which are very much abundant in all processed foods. Meat and dairy Grains and cereals

15. Omega – 6 Deficiency Eczema or dry, irritated skin Water loss Hair loss Drying eyes Arthritis High cholesterol Kidney damage

16. Health benefits of omega-6 A western diet is usually rich in Omega 6 omega-6 suppresses the immune system leaving the body more susceptible to disease. Decrease formation of blood clots. Promotes increase in cellular growth, Reduce to cancer It also Decrease to arthritis, mood disorders, osteoporosis and obesity.

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