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2. Americans get too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3 ... - AOL

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   Omega-6 fats play a role in nearly all functions of the body, particularly supporting brain function, skin and hair growth, metabolism, bone health and reproduction. Omega-3 and omega-6 fats have ...

3. No, cooking oil doesn't cause cancer — but new study links ...

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   Both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are types of unsaturated fats, beneficial for heart health. ... Omega-6s are also found in foods with other health benefits, such as nuts. Omega-3s are often ...

4. Omega-6 fatty acid - Wikipedia

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   The evening primrose flower (O. biennis) produces an oil containing a high content of γ-linolenic acid, a type of omega−6 fatty acid.Omega−6 fatty acids (also referred to as ω−6 fatty acids or n−6 fatty acids) are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) that share a final carbon-carbon double bond in the n−6 position, that is, the sixth bond, counting from the methyl end.

5. Are Seed Oils Really Unhealthy? Dietitians Explain. - AOL

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   There's no evidence to suggest that's true, says Abby Langer, R.D., Men's Health nutrition advisor. Plus, both omega-3s and omega-6s are considered unsaturated fats, which your body needs—and ...

6. How Worried Should You Be About Seed Oils? Nutrition ... - AOL

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   Omega-3s are another type of polyunsaturated fat that may be found in seed oils (though at a much lower percentage than omega-6s). Their benefits to the body are greater than those of omega-6s ...

7. Blackcurrant seed oil - Wikipedia

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   It contains an unusually high amount of omega-6 (15–20 percent) as well as a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids (12–14 percent). It also contains linoleic acid as well as 2–4 percent stearidonic acid. There are some indications that blackcurrant seed oil is anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective. [1]

8. Are Seed Oils Really Killing Us? We Asked the Experts - AOL

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   These polyunsaturated fats are linked to a whole host of health benefits. ... Not so, says Willett: “That’s completely bogus—omega-6 fatty acids do not increase inflammation. There’s a ...

9. Seed Oil: Study Links Omega-6s to Colon Cancer—What’s the ...

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   Omega-6 fatty acids are also found in seed oils, which are abundant in ultraprocessed foods. The study findings indicate that a specific type of food we eat may be to blame, not cooking oils ...