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.

Omega-6 Fatty Acid Can Lower Diabetes Risk
- Cooking oils derived from acids & nuts increase linoleic acid levels in the body
- High linoleic acid levels are associated with a 43% lower risk of type 2 diabetes
- PUFA reduced insulin resistance, markers of inflammation & visceral fat deposition

Fatty Acids in Cooking Oil, Nuts Can Reduce Diabetes Risk

Omega-6 fatty acids which are found in soybean and sunflower oils, nuts, reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in healthy adults. Read More

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