Re: Lowest Omega-6 Oil?

On Apr 10, 4:19 pm, Matti Narkia <m...@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

Remember though that olive oil has hardly any omega-3 and that omega-3
in rapeseed oil is alpha-linolenic acid, which humans cannot convert
very efficiently to longer chain omega-3 EPA and DHA. Therefore to
improve your omega-3/omega-6 -ratio you also need to eat some fatty
fish or/and take fish oil.

Yes, ALA isn't converted to EPA and DHA efficiently, but
http://www.poultryscience.org/ps/paperpdfs/00/ps00961.pdf indicates
that ALA does function as a moderator for omega 6 fatty acids.

It says:
"The presence of ALA in the diet can inhibit the conversion of the
large amounts of LA in the
diets of Western industrialized countries that contain too
much dietary plant oils rich in n-6 PUFA (e.g., corn, safflower,
and soybean oils). The increase of ALA, together
with EPA and DHA, and reduction of vegetable oils with
high LA content are necessary to achieve a healthier diet
in these countries."

--
Ron

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Relevant Pages

  • Fish Oil superior to ALA as regards Insulin Sensitivity
    ... Here's some interesting data regarding the differential effects of ALA ... It appears that DHA and EPA are better for glycemic control. ... than Alpha-Linolenic Acid in Improving Insulin Sensitivity in Rats. ...
    (alt.support.diabetes)
  • Re: Pufa Prevents Paranoia
    ... too much EPA causes a lack of ALA conversion .. ... conversion of ALA into DHA and EPA. ...
    (sci.med.nutrition)
  • Re: Omega-3 (ALA) and prostate cancer
    ... Since the body can store ALA ... in body fat, EPA and DHA production can take place continuously. ...
    (sci.med.nutrition)
  • Re: Vegetable sources of Omega-3, vs fish.
    ... omega-3 from fish doesn't appear to be nearly as effective. ... The conversion process through from ALA to EPA and DHA is inefficient. ...
    (alt.support.diabetes)
  • Brian Peskin (was Re: Evening primrose oil)
    ... Brian Peskin" who says the same and warns against the Omega-3 LC-PUFAs ... instead of EPA and DHA. ... In the prevention of CVD evidence for ALA is much weaker than ...
    (sci.med.nutrition)