Fats (fatty acids) are generally an essential part of any healthy diet and are essential for many body functions. For example, we need fat in our diet to support neurological health, hormone production and reproduction, balance cholesterol levels, help with satiety and control appetite, among other things.
We get the two main fatty acids from our diet: saturated and unsaturated fats. Chemically, all fats are chains of fatty acids made up of linked carbon and atoms. What determines whether a fat is saturated or unsaturated is the number of connected carbon atoms. Unsaturated fatty acids include monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are PUFAs, while omega-9 is MUFA.
Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with anti-inflammatory effects, heart health, mood regulation, fetal development and more. Omega-3 fatty acids are most abundant in seafood, especially fish such as salmon and mackerel, There are three main types of omega-3s: Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA), Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). EPA and docosahexaenoic acid are found mainly in fatty fish, while ALA is found in nuts and seeds.
Krill oil is a sustainable source of natural omega-3 fatty acids with very high bioavailability. Phospholipid bound omega-3 fatty acids in krill oil are better integrated into cell membrane than triglyceride bound omega-3s from fish oil. Krill oil contains naturally choline, which contributes to normal lipid and homocysteine metabolism, and to the maintenance of normal liver function. Krill oil also contains astaxanthin, which is found almost exclusively in esterified form.
Omega-6 fatty acids have some cardiovascular health benefits. We need omega-6 fatty acids to be healthy, but we don't need too much of them. D-GLA and CLA are two types of omega-6. These fatty acids have been shown to have a protective effect against diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, neuralgia, breast cancer, obesity and heart disease. Omega-6 fatty acids are found in the highest amounts in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, followed by meat and eggs. But there is one type of omega-6 that is less abundant in common foods, GLA, which is found in evening primrose and borage, so extra GLA is needed to take as food supplement.
Omega-9 is the most common monounsaturated fatty acid in many people's diets, rich in foods such as canola, olive, olive and almond oils. Studies have shown that consuming moderate to high levels of omega-9-unit unsaturated fats from high-fat foods can help lower triglycerides, high blood pressure and "bad" LDL cholesterol levels. Studies have also shown that omega-9s can help improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of diabetes, inflammation and obesity, as well as stroke or heart disease. Omega-9 can also be used in combination with omega-3 to provide potential help in controlling nerve pain, anxiety and other symptoms.
Omega 3, 6, 9 —all play an important role in our body, but the proportion we get is also very important. If you do not regularly eat fish, you probably lack omega-3 fatty acids (especially EPA and DHA). fish oil supplements that provide omega-3 fatty acids are now one of the most popular supplement categories worldwide. UBIO high concentrate fish oil uniquely combining fish oil with krill oil and borage oil, which can provide you a more healther proportion of fatty acids intaken.