Omega 3 and Omega 6

Omega 3 fatty acid:

Omega 3 fatty acids are class of essential poly unsaturated fatty acids, necessary for human health. As the body cannot make them, you can obtain omega 3 fatty acid from sardines, salmon, tuna, flax seeds, walnuts and spinach.

Benefits of omega 3 fatty acids are listed below:

• Reduce inflammation throughout your body and helps in conditions like rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, premenstrual symptoms
• Keep your blood from clotting excessively
• Help prevent the growth of cancer cells
• lower the amount of lipids (fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides) circulating in the bloodstream
• Help to prevent the symptoms of depression, attention deficit hyperactive disorder.

Omega 6 fatty acid:

Omega-6 fatty acids are another class of essential poly unsaturated fats found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds. When eaten in moderation and in place of the saturated fats found in meats and dairy products, omega-6 fatty acids can actually be good for your heart and brain. Dietary sources of omega-6 fatty acids include safflower oil, sunflower oil, soybean and corn oil, eggs, avocado, etc.

Benefits of omega 6 fatty acids are listed below:

• Some studies show that taking gamma linolenic acid (GLA) for 6 months or more may reduce symptoms of nerve pain in people with diabetic neuropathy.
• Stimulate skin and hair growth.
• Maintain the healthy reproductive system and bone health.
• Help to regulate general body's metabolism.

It is always important to strike a balance between the levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in our body, through the diet in the ratio of 1:1. By doing so, they work together to promote good health, especially the heart and brain health. The unhealthy ratio of Omega-6/Omega-3 in the diet is associated with heart attacks, arthritis, osteoporosis, inflammation, mood disorders, and cancer.