{"id":27167,"date":"2021-08-19T15:34:30","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T07:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nourhealth.sg\/?p=27167"},"modified":"2021-08-25T16:35:08","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T08:35:08","slug":"what-are-the-differences-and-benefits-of-omega-3-6-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nourhealth.sg\/what-are-the-differences-and-benefits-of-omega-3-6-9.html","title":{"rendered":"WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES AND BENEFITS OF OMEGA-3, 6 & 9?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Omega-3 and omega-6 are both essential fatty acids, meaning your body needs them but cannot make them naturally. By contrast, omega-9 fatty acids aren\u2019t essential because the body can make them. Each type has different functions and benefits. Let\u2019s take a closer look at these three unique fatty acids\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Omega Connection: 3, 6 & 9<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in a high concentration in fish, olive oil, garlic, and walnuts. Though these foods are common, most people don\u2019t eat them in adequate quantities it would take to get beneficial levels. But also, the body is very inefficient at converting plant omega-3s into the omega-3s the body needs, which are EPA and DHA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omega-3s are crucial for brain health. They are vital for our nerve cells and other brain cells to make and maintain the trillions of connections that our brain uses for information processing and for moving our limbs. Omega-3s are also vital for our brain cells \u2013 and all our cells \u2013 to make the energy they need in order to function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omega-3s play a crucial role in the body\u2019s healthy inflammatory responses, which reduce the chances of having problems with your circulation, joints, and other organs. Omega-3s are also essential for healthy hair and skin. Also, because of how important it is during an infant\u2019s development, pregnant women are encouraged to take it in order to minimize any potential for their children to have problems with vision or brain health including learning, attention, and behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When considering the immense benefits that omega-3 essential fatty acids have on the body, it\u2019s easy to see why they are recommended to nearly everybody for their preventative and wellness qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EPA and DHA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omega-3\u2019s health benefits primarily come from their long-chain fatty acids (EPA and DHA). In fact, DHA is the most prevalent fatty acid found in the brain. DHA fatty acid is vital to the creation and maintenance of all the cells and the trillions of connections in both the brain and the retina (which functionally is an extension of the brain).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omega-3 EPA fatty acid is less abundant than the omega-3 DHA fatty acid in the cells of the brain but is known to be essential for healthy inflammatory responses as well as for the production of new nerve cells. For reasons still not fully understood, omega-3 fish oils that contain more EPA than DHA are better at promoting healthy attention and behavior in children than higher-DHA fish oils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the body ages, it seems to become less efficient at using omega-3 EPA and DHA. But whether you\u2019re young, middle-aged or getting on in years, it\u2019s important to have your Omega-3 Index measured. An index value greater than 8 percent suggests you have adequate omega-3 status. It\u2019s incredibly important that anyone looking to stay on top of their mental game incorporate omega-3s into their healthcare regimen and maintain their Omega-3 Index between 8 and 12 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omega-6 Fatty Acids<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omega-6 fatty acids are commonly found in today\u2019s modern diet because of their content in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n