Essential fatty acids from linseed oil

In a healthy diet, the human organism is able to synthesize almost all the fats it needs to function normally, with the exception of essential fatty acids, meaning those fats that the organism needs, but can’t produce on its own. Those fatty acids are Omega-3 and Omega-6.
Omega-3 (alpha-Linolenic acid), rich in EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), having numerous functions, is, without a doubt, the most important fatty acid in the human body. Omega-3 plays an important role in the control of cholesterol levels, preventing arterial plaques. It also plays an important role in the battle against inflammatory processes such as rheumatism, arthritis and various other intestinal track disorders.

Omega-6(Linolenic acid), taken alone can well produce certain inflammations, but taken with Omega-3, it has the contrary effect. Recent studies show that Omega-6 plays an important role in the immune system and that, under certain circumstances; it can have even more of an anti-inflammatory effect than Omega-3. The importance lies in the right balance of the two fatty acids. Furthermore, Omega-6 plays an important role in the endocrine system (hormones) and can easily be converted in to gamma-linolenic acids and arachidonic acids, both being very useful in treating dermatologic problems, especially in cases of very dry skin or allergic reactions such as in psoriasis.

Omega-9(oleic acid) is not an essential fatty acid, but it contributes to lowering high cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of arteriosclerosis as well as favors the immune system. Both Omega-3 and Omega-6 are elemental for cellular membrane elasticity. If the organism doesn’t dispose of enough of the two fatty acids, it disposes of other less appropriate ones for cell making, which can result in less functional and elastic cellular membranes, reducing our cellular function and wellbeing in a sneaky way .
Unsaturated Omega-3-6-9 acids play multiple roles in the human organism and their intake is, without a doubt, beneficial for good health and wellbeing.
For example, fish or soybeans are rich in Omega-3-6-9, and in a lesser scale, so are nuts, game and vegetables. The highest level of Omega-3-6-9 is found in linseed or flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum) that is obtained from a cold press of its seeds. Linseed oil contains up to 90% of essential fatty acids of which 55% are Omega-3 and there is also very significant amounts of Omega-6 and Omega-9. The important factor in maintaining a healthy diet lies in the balance between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Scientific studies have shown that in an average person’s diet, the balance of fatty unsaturated acids is an exception. To maintain an optimum result, a nutritional diet rich in fish and vegetables and low in monounsaturated fats must be followed. A regular and adequate consumption of Omega-3-6-9 as a dietary supplement can contribute to controlling the organism’s LDL(Low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels(known as bad cholesterol).