“Omega-3” and “Omega-6” are scientific terms for two different families of EFAs - but the body needs a balance of each fatty acid regardless of the “family” it belongs to.
“Omega-3” and “Omega-6” are scientific names for two different categories - or “families” - of essential fatty acids. These names are derived from the chemical composition of the fatty acid molecules. “Omega-3” fatty acids include ALA, EPA, and DHA. “Omega-6” fatty acids include GLA, LA, and AA. Although the terms “Omega-3” and “Omega-6” may be scientifically useful, they are not particularly useful for the average person. In truth, the body needs a balance of each fatty acid, regardless of the “family” it belongs to. For this reason, it may be easier to think not in terms of “families” but simply about the importance of essential fat.
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