Definitions
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- noun a polyunsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has its first double valence bond six carbons from the beginning
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Examples
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But others are concerned about research showing that another type of fatty acids, the so-called omega-6 acids, outnumber the beneficial omega-3s in farmed tilapia by a factor of 2 to 1.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Or are we feeding farmed fish corn pellets and canola oil because the fish pellets are too expensive, leaving us with the equivalent of corn fed fish high in the inflammatory omega-6 fats?
Mark Hyman, MD: Wild Fish? Farmed Fish? What Should We Eat? MD Mark Hyman 2011
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Intake of EPA and DHA, however, was associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer, both total and advanced, while consumption of the omega-6 fatty acids were unrelated to prostate cancer risk.
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Dr Kulze says to minimize your intake of omega-6 fats (like in sunflower, safflower, corn and cottonseed oils) along with saturated and trans fats to ensure your risk is at its most reduced.
Christina Pirello: Real Things You Can Do to Prevent Breast Cancer Christina Pirello 2010
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In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers explored the association between the risk of prostate cancer and intake of the omega-3 fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid, EPA, and DHA; and the omega-6 fatty acids linoleic acid and arachidonic acid.
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Or are we feeding farmed fish corn pellets and canola oil because the fish pellets are too expensive, leaving us with the equivalent of corn fed fish high in the inflammatory omega-6 fats?
Mark Hyman, MD: Wild Fish? Farmed Fish? What Should We Eat? MD Mark Hyman 2011
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Nearly everyone in Western society consumes far too many omega-6 fats -- about 100 times more than a century ago -- and insufficient omega 3 fats, which contributes to numerous chronic degenerative diseases.
Dr. Joseph Mercola: Coconut Oil: When Fat Is A Good Thing Dr. Joseph Mercola 2011
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This fact is also true for omega-6 essential fatty acids.
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Although nuts can be calorie dense, they contain healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
LIVESTRONG.COM: Best Snacks for Weight Loss LIVESTRONG.COM 2010
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An analysis of the men's intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids showed that intake of ALA was not related to a risk of total prostate cancer.
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