Question 1

where are the most common places to find omega 6 fats?

Accepted Answer

Omega 6 diet sources: Omega 6 (o-6) fatty acids are mostly  in "land" foods,  animal products, e.g. Beef, pork, poultry, eggs, dairy (other than non fat- skim milk etc.), beans (e.g. Soy), grains (e.G  corn, wheat, etc), nuts (walnuts have some o-3).
Omega 3 are mostly in sea foods (especially fatty fish, although they have  o-6 too.  Wild fish get o-3 from krill.
Land  o-3 (walnuts, purslaine, flax not as well used).

Question 2

why bad ratio of omega 6 cause inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Most all-Omega 6 &amp; 9: (meaning a double bond every 6th or 9th carbon to carbon bond within the carbon backbone of the fat molecule) are common in many plant based oils. The issue is intake ratio of too few Omega 3 oils, esp. eicosapentaenoic acid which largely comes from phytoplankton in the oceans (oxymetazoline) &amp; humans can collect from fish because it moves up the food chain. supplement eicosapentaenoic acid but Not the others.

Question 3

is there a leafy green that is high in omega 3s?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Perilla, a herb which is the member of the mint family.

Question 4

what kind of omega you have take & which is the best source ? buckthorn ?

Accepted Answer

Omega-3: Omega-3 is the best supplement for reducint inflammatory responses in your body.  It is generally best to get this from natural food sources rather than a pill supplement.  Examples include: walnuts, salmon, sardines, soybeans, halibut, scallops, shrimp.

Question 5

what are omega 3-6-9 capsules?

Accepted Answer

Fish oil: Omega 3 fatty acid are also found in fish oils  including cod liver  oil.

They include include DHA = docosahexaenoic and EPA = eicosapentaenoic acid

Lovaza which is  omega-3-acid ethyl esters are FDA approved  to treat severe hypertriglyceridemia

Question 6

is krill a good source of omega?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Krill is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Question 7

can i take omega 369 while on insulin

Accepted Answer

Yes: Omega 3 fatty acids do a lot of good things, including lowering triglycerides.  They have antiinflammatory effects.  They are used frequently in people with diabetes.  Although recent studies on prevention of heart disease were disappointing, there are still a number of benefits to taking fish oils.  Of course, attention to an overall healthy diet is important.

Question 8

do coconuts have omega three fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

Coconut oil: Coconut oil is not an omega-3 fatty acid but contains medium-chain fatty acids. It is beneficial in many ways, differently than omega-3.

Question 9

are omega. 3s really good for us or is it a myth?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No and Yes: Yes. They are good for us. But do we know all the reasons why yet? Probably not. Do we know the best way or dose to take them? Probably not.  Lots of science yet to parse this out a bit better.

Question 10

what's omega three fatty acids and it's capsule good for??

Accepted Answer

Good fats: these are polyunsaturated fatty acids, of 3 kinds, found in plants and sea food. may help lipid profile and against heart attack and stoke. Large dose may cause bleeding stroke. Eating fish 2 times a week may help more

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