Omega-6

=Other Names= Linoleic acid (LA), gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) and arachidonic acid (AA)

=Generalities= Omega-6 participates in the creation of certain highly unsaturated fatty acids and series 1 and 2 eicosanoids.

=Properties= -Nervous System -Immune System -Cardiovascular Equilibrium -Decrease of allergic reactions -Decrease of inflammatory reactions

=Indications= -Type 1 and type 2 diabetes -Eczema -Fibro-cystic breast dis-ease -Osteoporosis -Premenstrual Syndrome -Rheumatoid Arthritis -Skin Ulcers -Alcohol Withdrawal -Atherosclerosis -Attention Deficit Disorder -Obstructive Pulmonary Dis-ease -Intermittent Claudication -Irritable Bowel Syndrome -Painful Menstruation -Endometriosis -Multiple Sclerosis -Raynaud's Dis-ease -Tardive Dyskinesia -Scleroderma -Sjögren's Syndrome -Prostate Cancer

=Contraindications= None Known. Be careful of the intake of fat, which lipases and cholagogue plants can help digest

=Precautions and Side Effects= -Avoid Excess Omega-6 in comparison w/ Omega-3 the ratio should be from 4/1 to 1/1, while the ratio people currently consume is generally 30/1

=Sources=

LA
-Corn -Sunflower -Safflower -Soy -Grapeseed Oils

GLA
-Borage Oil (24%) -Blackcurrant (18%) -Evening Primrose (8%) -Hemp

DGLA
maternal milk

=Therapeutic Dose= 2-3% to a maximum of 4.5g. for a diet of 1500kcal/day according to experts 5-10% according to American government