Question 1

what is the difference between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids?

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The structure: The difference is where the unsaturated chemical bond is in the "tail" of the fatty acid -- 3 positions away from the end (that's where OMEGA comes from -- last letter in the greek alphabet) or 6 positions away. The reason this matters is that biochemically, omega-3 fatty acids get turned into anti-inflammatory signaling compounds, while omega-6 fatty acids may get turned into proinflammatory ones

Question 2

what is the difference between omega 3 fatty acids and coq10?

Accepted Answer

Omega 3: Coq10 or ubiquinol is similar to a vitamin and omega 3s are fatty acids.

Question 3

what's the difference between the omega 3 fatty acids found in flax seed oil and fish oil?

Accepted Answer

Different fats: The fatty acid most commonly found in flax-seed oil is α-linolenic acid (ala, 18 carbons and 3 double bonds). In fish oil, they are eicosapentaenoic acid (epa, 20 carbons and 5 double bonds), docosahexaenoic acid (dha, 22 carbons and 6 double bonds). Ala converts to epa and dha, but in limited amounts. Best to get your epa and dha from actual wild salmon and your ala from flax.

Question 4

could you please describe how fatty acids are absorbed and transported?

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Quite a process: Hi. Fats (triglycerides) are broken down in the intestines to fatty acids and monoglycerides, emulsified in bile acids, transported to gut wall, absorbed, re-esterified into triglycerides, packaged into chylomicron particles, transported in intestinal lymph to the blood, then circulate. Lipases break down the chylomicron triglycerides, and they're taken into cells. The chylo remnant goes to liver!

Question 5

why are trans fatty acids so bad?

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Heart Disease: Consuming trans fatty acids can increase your risk of developing heart disease.

Question 6

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 7

how can  weight training release fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

Storage.: If you work out long enough (more than 20 minutes), you deplete glycogen stores in muscle and start using ffa's as your bodies principal energy source.  You convert more easily if on a low carb diet, since you burn ffa's all the time. This is one reason that exercise should last at least as long as 45 minutes per session!

Question 8

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

Question 9

what are trans fatty acids and are they good / bad type of fat?

Accepted Answer

Common & very toxic: Most trans fats come from partially hydrogenated oils found in many processed & fried foods like french fries & donuts. Simply put, trans fats are highly toxic.They cause inflammation, raise cholesterol & may cause up to 100, 000 deaths in the us from heart disease each year. They also increase risk of alzheimer's disease, diabetes, obesity, depression & infertility. See my comment for some links.

Question 10

need expert help here. what are omega3 and fatty acids used for?

Accepted Answer

Not much: There is mounting evidence that they have little value in reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer. One study suggested an increased risk of prostate cancer in  users.

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