Re:Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids Improve Brain Function, St...
by Melatonic on Tuesday May 10, 2022 @01:19PM
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Basic Omega 6 and Omega 3 are both EFA (essential fatty acids) and you want to eat both. Definitely though Omega 6 is much easier to get so it is good to prioritise Omega 3. Not sure how much Omega 3 that small amount of Chia seeds has but I would guess you need a lot more.
Omega 3 also goes rancid fairly quickly so you need the source to be fairly fresh (and especially not processed)
Your body can make medium chain and long chain fatty acids from the short chain ones above but its also good to consume those as well since it (your body) can only do so in limited amounts. This is why people say seafood consumption is a good idea.
There are also other omega fatty acids which also can be good for you - Omega 9, Omega 7 etc etc. Many nuts and seeds can be good sources of these.
Omega 3 also goes rancid fairly quickly so you need the source to be fairly fresh (and especially not processed)
Your body can make medium chain and long chain fatty acids from the short chain ones above but its also good to consume those as well since it (your body) can only do so in limited amounts. This is why people say seafood consumption is a good idea.
There are also other omega fatty acids which also can be good for you - Omega 9, Omega 7 etc etc. Many nuts and seeds can be good sources of these.