What do we know about omega-6?

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Consider limiting plant oils high in omega-6 as well as processed foods that contain these plant oils, which include:

  • soybean oil
  • corn oil
  • cottonseed oil
  • sunflower oil
  • peanut oil
  • sesame oil
  • rice bran oil

Both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids, meaning that you need some of them in your diet because your body can’t produce them สมัคร ufabet

Throughout evolution, humans got omega-3 and omega-6 in a certain ratio. While this ratio differed between populations, it’s estimated to have been about 1:1.

However, in the past century or so.

This ratio in the Western diet has shifted dramatically and may be as high as 20:1.

Scientists have hypothesized that too much omega-6 relative to omega-3 may contribute to chronic inflammation.

Chronic inflammation is an underlying factor in some of the most common Western diseases. Such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.

Observational studies have also associated a high intake fat to an increased risk of heart disease.

However, these associations don’t necessarily imply a causal relationship. In fact, the evidence for omega-6 being detrimental to human health is mixed.

Some studies investigating the effects of omega-6 fat consumption generally do not support the idea that these fats increase inflammation.

For instance, eating a lot of linoleic acid, which is the most common omega-6 fat. Doesn’t appear to affect blood levels of inflammatory markers.

Scientists do not fully understand what effects omega-6 fats have on the body, and more human studies are needed.

However, if you are concerned, it is more important to limit processed foods. That are high in omega-6 fats like baked treats, chips, deep fried fast foods, or takeout meals. As these have a more direct and proven effect on health.

Current studies remain inconclusive as to how big of an impact avoiding vegetable oils when cooking at home actually has on health.