{"id":371128,"date":"2020-10-27T15:24:29","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T15:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmaon4.apptirana.al\/omega-fatty-acids-with-a-lot-of-benefits\/"},"modified":"2024-01-09T11:06:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T11:06:53","slug":"omega-fatty-acids-with-a-lot-of-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmaon4.apptirana.al\/en\/omega-fatty-acids-with-a-lot-of-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Omega: Fatty acids with a lot of benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 are the most known fatty acids. Omega-3 and omega-6 are polyunsaturated fatty acids, that t<\/span>he body does not produce. This means that you have to get them from your diet. Omega-9 are monounsaturated fats, which can be found in the body.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  1. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)<\/b><\/span> \u2013 the main function is to produce eicosanoids which helps to reduce inflammation. It also helps to reduce symptoms of depression.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  2. DHA (docosahexanoic acid)<\/b><\/span> \u2013 is important for normal brain development and function.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  3. ALA (alpha linolenic acid)<\/b><\/span> \u2013 is used by the body for energy.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    The main source of omega-3 fatty acids are the fish.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Omega-6 fatty acids<\/b><\/i><\/span> are used for energy. The most common is linoleic acid, which can be converted in ARA (arachidonic acid). ARA helps to produce eicosanoids that are pro-inflammatory. This is important for the immune system, but it has a negative impact when inflammation is not needed such as in some chronic diseases. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Another omega-6 fatty acid is GLA (gamma linolenic acid) found in evening primrose oil and borage oil. One study showed that supplements with GLA reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and help to reduce body fat mass.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Omega-9 <\/b><\/i><\/span>are not essential fatty acids. The most common is oleic acid. It helps:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n