{"id":86,"date":"2015-08-22T16:27:06","date_gmt":"2015-08-22T16:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/?p=86"},"modified":"2017-01-16T02:58:10","modified_gmt":"2017-01-16T02:58:10","slug":"are-omega-6-fats-paleo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-omega-6-fats-paleo\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Omega 6 Fats Paleo?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Yes, Omega 6 Fats are Paleo, but..
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Omega-6 fatty acids (also known as n-6 fatty acids) are also polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential nutrients. This means that our bodies cannot make them and we must obtain them from food. They are abundant in the Western diet; common sources include safflower, corn, cottonseed, and soybean oils which are not Paleo.<\/p>\n
Omega 6 has been known to be pro-inflammation. Therefore it is vital that the ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 should be balanced. The normal ratio should be 1:1 up to 3:1 but it is not followed in a common modern diet.<\/p>\n
Both Omega 3 and Omega 6 are used and transformed by the body but an excess of one can restrain the absorption or transformation of the other.<\/p>\n
The right combination of Omega 6 and 3 can improve one\u2019s health. They can act together to fight inflammation and other diseases such as heart, brain and illnesses like arthritis. Ensuring the balance within Omega 3 and 6 can provide all the best possible benefits.<\/p>\n
There are two main types of Omega 6 fatty acids: Linoleic acid (LA) and Arachidonic acid (AA).<\/p>\n
Linoleic acid is the parent in omega 6. It is considered as essential fatty acid and so it must be obtained from food. It is abundant in vegetable oils except olive and coconut oils<\/a>.<\/p>\n Arachidonic acid on the other hand is abundant in meat, egg and dairy products. It can also be derived from linoleic acids in vegetable oil<\/a>.<\/p>\n Like Omega 3, Omega 6 comes with health benefits too including the following:<\/p>\n Nowadays, the rate of Omega 6 consumed by the human body through vegetable seed oils is way higher compared to Omega 3. Excess n-6 consumption is detrimental to the body and can result to long term problems.<\/p>\n Omega 6 is important like Omega 3 but this is required in lower quantities<\/strong>. Lower levels of Omega 3 and higher levels of Omega 6 consumption can lead to greater risk of many diseases such as heart disease. Excessive linoleic acid in the body can increase the threat of inflammation. Too much inflammation can be the leading drivers of the serious diseases including diabetes, Alzheimer\u2019s and many types of cancer. High Omega 6 intake is associated with depression too.<\/p>\n It is recommended to decrease Omega 6 intake to keep the ratio to Omega 3 balanced. Linoleic acid is abundant in refined vegetable oil that\u2019s why it should be avoided.<\/p>\n Free-range eggs and grass-fed meat<\/a> normally offer a balance on both. Olive oil <\/a>and coconut oil<\/a> are also good source of these fatty acids and will help keep a good ratio. It is also best to consume fresh fish and seafood as they are rich in Omega 3. Limiting the amount of nuts and seeds in your diet can also help in balancing the ratio of the essential fatty acids.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to see what other oils\u00a0are\u00a0good and bad from a Paleo perspective.<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cOmega-6 is pro-inflammatory, while omega-3 is neutral. A diet with a lot of omega-6 and not much omega-3 will increase inflammation.\u201d \u2013 Chris Kresser\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cOmega-6 fats are inflammatory, omega-3s are anti-inflammatory.\u201d \u2013 Mark Sisson<\/a><\/p>\n Chris Kresser. Essential Fatty Acids, Fish & Fish Oil Chris Kresser. How too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3 is making us sick Ultimate Paleo Guide. The Ultimate Paleo Guide To Fish Oil: Omega-6 & Omega-3 Mark\u2019s Daily Apple.\u00a0 Dear Mark: Nuts and Omega-6s The Paleo Diet . OMEGA-3 VS. OMEGA-6: RETHINKING THE HYPOTHESIS The Paleo Leap. THE MANY DANGERS OF EXCESS PUFA CONSUMPTION Mark\u2019s Daily Apple. Why the Omega-3\/Omega-6 Ratio May Not Matter After All Julianne’s Paleo & Zone Nutrition.\u00a0 Omega 6 and 3 in nuts, oils, meat and fish. Tools to get it right. Comment below and let us know what you think. Do you agree with our conclusion?<\/p>\nBenefits of Omega-6<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Too Much Omega 6 Is Bad For You!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What Experts Say About Omega 6 Fats.. Are They Paleo?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
All you ever wanted to know about Omega 6 Fats and Paleo<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nhttp:\/\/paleozonenutrition.com\/2011\/05\/10\/omega-6-and-3-in-nuts-oils-meat-and-fish-tools-to-get-it-right\/<\/a><\/p>\nDid we miss anything?<\/strong><\/h3>\n