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'''Omega-6 fatty acids''' are [[fatty acids]] where the term "omega-6" signifies that the first double bond in the carbon backbone of the fatty acid, occurs in the omega minus 6 position; that is, the sixth carbon from the end of the fatty acid. See [[Essential fatty acid#Nomenclature and terminology|essential fatty acids]] for more detail on the naming system. | '''Omega-6 fatty acids''' are [[fatty acids]] where the term "omega-6" signifies that the first double bond in the carbon backbone of the fatty acid, occurs in the omega minus 6 position; that is, the sixth carbon from the end of the fatty acid. See [[Essential fatty acid#Nomenclature and terminology|essential fatty acids]] for more detail on the naming system. | ||
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* [[Egg (food)|egg]]s and [[poultry]] | * [[Egg (food)|egg]]s and [[poultry]] | ||
* baked goods.[http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,1037,00.html] | * baked goods.[http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,1037,00.html] | ||
==List of omega-6 fatty acids== | ==List of omega-6 fatty acids== | ||
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==Health effects== | ==Health effects== | ||
Some medical research has suggested that excessive levels of omega-6 acids, relative to [[Omega-3 fatty acid]]s, may increase the probability of a number of diseases and depression. Modern Western diets typically have ratios of omega-6 to [[Omega-3 fatty acid|omega-3]] in excess of 10 to 1, some as high as 30 to 1. The optimal ratio is thought to be 4 to 1 or lower. [http://www.csuchico.edu/agr/grsfdbef/health-benefits/ben-o3-o6.html] | Some medical research has suggested that excessive levels of omega-6 acids, relative to [[Omega-3 fatty acid]]s, may increase the probability of a number of diseases and depression<ref name="pmid12442909">{{cite journal| author=Simopoulos AP| title=The importance of the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids. | journal=Biomed Pharmacother | year= 2002 | volume= 56 | issue= 8 | pages= 365-79 | pmid=12442909 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=12442909 }} </ref>. Modern Western diets typically have ratios of omega-6 to [[Omega-3 fatty acid|omega-3]] in excess of 10 to 1, some as high as 30 to 1. The optimal ratio is thought to be 4 to 1 or lower. [http://www.csuchico.edu/agr/grsfdbef/health-benefits/ben-o3-o6.html] | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=29976] Omega-6 fatty acids cause prostate tumor cell growth in culture | * [http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=29976] Omega-6 fatty acids cause prostate tumor cell growth in culture | ||
* [http://www.news-medical.net/?id=10398] Omega-6 fatty acids linked to major depression | * [http://www.news-medical.net/?id=10398] Omega-6 fatty acids linked to major depression | ||
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[[Category:Fatty acids|ω]] [[Category:Essential nutrients]] | [[Category:Fatty acids|ω]] [[Category:Essential nutrients]] | ||
Revision as of 14:44, 21 November 2018
Template:Fats Omega-6 fatty acids are fatty acids where the term "omega-6" signifies that the first double bond in the carbon backbone of the fatty acid, occurs in the omega minus 6 position; that is, the sixth carbon from the end of the fatty acid. See essential fatty acids for more detail on the naming system.
The biological effects of the ω-6 fatty acids are largely mediated by their interactions with the ω-3 fatty acids, see Essential fatty acid interactions for detail.
Linoleic acid (18:2), the shortest chain omega-6 fatty acid is an essential fatty acid. Arachidonic acid (20:4) is a physiologically significant n-6 fatty acid and is the precursor for prostaglandins and other physiologically active molecules.
Dietary sources of omega-6 fatty acids include:
- nuts
- cereals
- whole-grain breads
- most vegetable oils
- eggs and poultry
- baked goods.[1]
List of omega-6 fatty acids
| Common name | Lipid name | Chemical name |
|---|---|---|
| Linoleic acid | 18:2 (n-6) | 9,12-octadecadienoic acid |
| Gamma-linolenic acid | 18:3 (n-6) | 6,9,12-octadecatrienoic acid |
| Eicosadienoic acid | 20:2 (n-6) | 11,14-eicosadienoic acid |
| Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid | 20:3 (n-6) | 8,11,14-eicosatrienoic acid |
| Arachidonic acid | 20:4 (n-6) | 5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic acid |
| Docosadienoic acid | 22:2 (n-6) | 13,16-docosadienoic acid |
| Adrenic acid | 22:4 (n-6) | 7,10,13,16-docosatetraenoic acid |
| Docosapentaenoic acid | 22:5 (n-6) | 4,7,10,13,16-docosapentaenoic acid |
| Calendic acid | 18:3 (n-6) | 8E,10E,12Z-octadecatrienoic acid |
Health effects
Some medical research has suggested that excessive levels of omega-6 acids, relative to Omega-3 fatty acids, may increase the probability of a number of diseases and depression[1]. Modern Western diets typically have ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 in excess of 10 to 1, some as high as 30 to 1. The optimal ratio is thought to be 4 to 1 or lower. [2]
See also
External links
- [3] Omega-6 fatty acids cause prostate tumor cell growth in culture
- [4] Omega-6 fatty acids linked to major depression
References
- ↑ Simopoulos AP (2002). "The importance of the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids". Biomed Pharmacother. 56 (8): 365–79. PMID 12442909.
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