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Omega-6 Fatty Acid in Cooking Oil Can Reduce Diabetes Risk
Omega-6 Fatty Acid in Cooking Oil Can Reduce Diabetes Risk
Omega-6, is found in bean and seed oils such as soybean and sunflower oils and in nuts. Linoleic acid which is formed from arachidonic acid through diet and cannot be synthesized in the body. Dietary intake of omega-6 fats indicates linoleic acid levels in the body. A diet rich in poly unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
