What are omega-3 and omega-6 oils?
A – Omega-3 and omega-6 oils are the two principal types of essential fatty acids, which are unsaturated fats required in the diet. The digits “3” and “6” refer to differences in the oil’s chemical structure with respect to its chain of carbon atoms and where they are bonded. The primary omega-3 oil is called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and is found in flaxseed (58%), some nuts, particularly walnuts (5%), and fish oils. Omega-3 oils help reduce the risk of heart disease. The main omega-6 oil is called gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), found in corn, beans, evening primrose, borage, and black currant oils, sunflower seeds (65%), walnuts (51%), sesame seeds (45%), pumpkin seeds (42-57%), and peanuts (34%). Once in the body, omega-6 is converted to prostaglandin E1, a substance that regulates many metabolic functions. Source: Alternative Medicine Digest, Issue 18 back to the top Q – Is there anything else I can use besides cottage cheese? A – Cottage cheese contains the sulphurated proteins your
