When
it comes to brain health few nutrients can compare to fatty acids. That's
because the brain is sixty percent fat and needs healthy fats to
replenish brain cells.
Considering
all the talk of Omega 3, 6, 7, and 9 fatty acids, you may be left a bit
confused as to which ones you should be eating and which ones to avoid. To help
you decipher the truth from the myth, here are the 7 most common myths about
Omega fatty acids.
Myth #1:
All Omega fatty acids are equal.
Fact: There
is a big difference between the different types of Omega fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory, for example, while
Omega-6s are pro-inflammatory when eaten in quantities typical of the Standard
American Diet.
