| Omega 3 and omega 6 are two essential fatty | | | | increase the production of cancer cells. |
| acids needed by the body. However, did you | | | | Along with the promotion of growth of |
| know that too much omega 6 is actually bad for | | | | cancer cells, excessive omega 6 can also lead to |
| the body? | | | | the creation of new blood vessels that help |
| These fatty acids are not produced by the body | | | | nourish cancer cells by giving them blood supply. |
| so we need to get them through our diet. While | | | | It has also been linked to arthritis, mood |
| omega 3 is abundantly found in fatty fish like | | | | disorders, osteoporosis, as well as obesity. |
| tuna, salmon, hoki, and herring and in fish oil | | | | One way to counter the potential harmful effects |
| supplements, omega 6 can be found in poultry, | | | | of omega 6 is to make sure that you get enough |
| eggs, baked products, vegetable oils, cereals, nuts, | | | | omega 3 in your diet to balance these two |
| and whole grain breads. | | | | essential fatty acids. |
| With today's lifestyle and diet, most people are | | | | Balance is the key to get the health benefits of |
| actually getting too much omega 6 while not | | | | each one so make sure that you eat fatty fish at |
| getting enough omega 3 fatty acids. | | | | least twice a week, Make sure you buy fish from |
| The thing about omega 3 and omega 6 is there | | | | safe sources as contamination is a major problem |
| needs to be a balance between these two. | | | | today. |
| Omega 3 fatty acids are known for their | | | | For those who prefer to take fish oil supplements |
| anti-inflammatory properties while omega 6 fatty | | | | instead, make it a point to buy one that is high in |
| acids actually produce the opposite effect, which | | | | both DHA and EPA omega 3 fatty acids. |
| is inflammation. Below are some of the negative | | | | Check if it has undergone molecular distillation, |
| effects of too much omega 6 on the body. | | | | which is a sure way of purifying the oil extracted |
| It can suppress the immune system of the | | | | from fish. Molecular distillation also ensures that |
| body which can leave us more susceptible to | | | | the fatty acids become concentrated without |
| infection and disease. | | | | altering its natural form. |
| Too much omega 6 can also promote | | | | Ultimately, you need to be more aware of what |
| formation of blood clots which in turn can lead to | | | | you eat. Make sure that everything is in moderate |
| heart attack or stroke. | | | | amounts, as too much or too little can have |
| It can promote cellular growth which can | | | | drastic effects on your health. |