Omega-6 fatty acids

Omega-6 fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids that have in common a final carbon–carbon double bond in the n−6 position, that is, the sixth bond, counting from the methyl end. They are a type of dietary fat found in many foods, including poultry, cereals, eggs, nuts, whole-grain breads, and most vegetable oils.

Sources

Omega-6 fatty acids are found in high amounts in corn oil, sunflower oil, and soybean oil. They are also present in meat and dairy products, although to a lesser extent.

Health effects

Omega-6 fatty acids are essential for health, but the Western diet typically contains more omega-6 fatty acids than necessary. This imbalance may contribute to a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. However, more research is needed to fully understand the effects of omega-6 fatty acids on health.

See also

• Omega-3 fatty acid
• Essential fatty acid
• Fatty acid metabolism

References

Omega-6 fatty acids Resources
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