Get to know essential fatty acids

Fatty acids are the main ingredients that make up fat. Essential fatty acids are a type of fatty acids that cannot be produced by the body, but this is really necessary. Therefore, it is essential to consume foods regularly containing essential fatty acids. has two essential elements of essential fatty acids, namely Omega-3 and Omega-6. Both are non -saturated fatty acids. As we all know, multiple unsaturated fatty acids are a healthy fat. Unlike other fatty acids, essential fatty acids cannot be created by our bodies, but we really need it. Omega-3 and Omega-6 have the corresponding function in maintaining body health.

Advantages and sources of essential fatty acids here are some sources of essential fatty acids and their advantages: 

Omega-3

 omega-3 is an essential fatty acid famous for its health benefits. There are three types of omega-3, namely eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), Docosahexanoic acid (DHA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

 The following factors are different advantages of omega-3 for the body:

maintains the health of the heart by increasing good cholesterol (HDL), reducing neutral fat, reducing blood pressure and preventing praque from forming in the blood.

 helps maintain mental health and reduce symptoms of depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

 supports the development of the brain and eyes in the fetus and nursing babies.

 Preventing inflammation is the cause of various chronic diseases.

 prevents aging and helps maintain memory.

 maintains a healthy bone.

 naturally, omega-3 can be obtained by consuming fatty fish, such as mackerel, salmon, sardines, salmon, tuna and herring. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that each adult consumes 2 parts of fat fish per week as a source of omega-3.

In addition to fish, omega-3 can also be taken from plant foods, such as vegetable oils, flaxseeds, dark green leafy vegetables, as well as nuts and hazelnuts.

A study showed that Omega-3 obtained from ineffective supplements like Omega-3 from natural sources in decline in cholesterol and triglycerides. In addition, the addition of omega-3 is also related to the risk of excess of omega-3 can cause bleeding.

omega-6

Another essential fatty acid that is less heard is Omega-6. However, these essential fatty acids have equally important functions for health, namely:

,,, reducing the risk of heart disease.

reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and gains good cholesterol (HDL).

reduces the risk of cancer.

helps maintain blood sugar by increasing the sensitivity of body cells with hormonal insulin.

natural sources of Omega-6 are sunflower oil, sunflower seeds, corn oil, olive oil, carthame oil and pumpkin seeds.

, people used to be afraid that Omega-6 will have a bad impact on health because one of the main fatty acids of this group, namely linolenic acid, is easy to convert by the body into arachidonic acid. This arachidonic acid can form inflamed molecules. However, additional research shows that only a small amount of linolenic acid is converted into arachidonic acid.

Omega-6 is still necessary because the body to maintain a healthy heart and other organs. Omega-6 and OMG

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