What makes the oleic acid in emu oil active?
The activity of emu oil is not completely understood as yet. It is known that several factors about the unique composition of emu oil are responsible for its activity: the unique ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids, the ratio of all the individual fatty acids to one another and the form these fatty acids take, alpha, omega, gamma, etc. Researchers have labeled this mysterious activity of emu oil as “Factor X”. Not all emu oils are alike in their fatty acid composition. Some emu oils are more effective than others. Old oil may not be as effective as fresher oil due to inevitable oxidation.
