SnapOrganic Omega 3-6-9 Softgel (60 Capsules)

• Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats, a type of fat your body can’t make.
  
  
• The term “polyunsaturated” refers to their chemical structure, as “poly” means many and “unsaturated” refers to double bonds. Together they mean that omega-3 fatty acids have many double bonds.
  
  
• Like omega-3s, omega-6 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids.
• However, the last double bond is six carbons from the omega end of the fatty acid molecule.
  
  
• Omega-6 fatty acids are also essential, so you need to obtain them from your diet.
  
  
• They mainly provide energy. The most common omega-6 fat is linoleic acid, which the body can convert to longer omega-6 fats such as arachidonic acid.
  
  
• Omega-9 fatty acids are monounsaturated, meaning they only have one double bond.
  
  
• It’s located nine carbons from the omega end of the fatty acid molecule.
• The omega-9 fatty acid has been associated with healthy cardiovascular function.
• Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
• The omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid (ala), and omega-6, GLA, play important roles in the maintenance of healthy skin and immune system function.