But others are concerned about research showing that another type of fatty acids, the so-called omega-6 acids, outnumber the beneficial omega-3s in farmed tilapia by a factor of 2 to 1. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Or are we feeding farmed fish corn pellets and canola oil because the fish pellets are too expensive, leaving us with the equivalent of corn fed fish high in the inflammatory omega-6 fats? ❋ MD Mark Hyman (2011)
Although the authors uncovered a suggestion that higher consumption of one of the omega-6 fatty acids linoleic acid might actually boost the risk for AMD, that link was not deemed significant. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Dr Kulze says to minimize your intake of omega-6 fats (like in sunflower, safflower, corn and cottonseed oils) along with saturated and trans fats to ensure your risk is at its most reduced. ❋ Christina Pirello (2010)
The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats 100 years ago was approximately 2-to-1. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Intake of EPA and DHA, however, was associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer, both total and advanced, while consumption of the omega-6 fatty acids were unrelated to prostate cancer risk. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Correcting common deficiencies including low levels of healthy omega-3 anti-inflammatory fats, low levels of antioxidants such as vitamin E, zinc, and vitamin A, and including an important anti-inflammatory omega-6 fat called evening primrose oil all may be helpful in preventing and treating unwanted pimples. ❋ MD Mark Hyman (2011)
Nearly everyone in Western society consumes far too many omega-6 fats -- about 100 times more than a century ago -- and insufficient omega 3 fats, which contributes to numerous chronic degenerative diseases. ❋ Dr. Joseph Mercola (2011)
This fact is also true for omega-6 essential fatty acids. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Recent estimates show our food supply has changed the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio to 20-to-1, which demonstrates how unbalanced our food intake has become. ❋ Unknown (2011)
When they eat corn or grain we receive higher levels of omega-6 fats. ❋ Unknown (2011)
In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers explored the association between the risk of prostate cancer and intake of the omega-3 fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid, EPA, and DHA; and the omega-6 fatty acids linoleic acid and arachidonic acid. ❋ Unknown (2011)
They also have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect in the body versus omega-6 fats, which are thought to be pro-inflammatory, thus working against the benefits of omega-3's. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Although nuts can be calorie dense, they contain healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals. ❋ LIVESTRONG.COM (2010)
An analysis of the men's intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids showed that intake of ALA was not related to a risk of total prostate cancer. ❋ Unknown (2011)
A century ago, many of the omega-6 fats we know today -- like cottonseed and soybean oils -- did not exist. ❋ Unknown (2011)
