n-6 fatty acids(n-6系脂肪酸)

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Characteristics of nutrients

  • There are linoleic acid, γ linolenic acid, arachidonic acid
  • 98% of the n-6 fatty acids ingested by Japanese from food is linoleic acid
  • Linoleic acid is a fatty acid that can not be synthesized in the body
  • Gamma-linolenic acid in the body instead of arachidonic acid
  • Common name = ω 6 fatty acid (omega-6 fatty acid)

Function of nutrients

  • Generate linoleic acid → linolenic acid, arachidonic acid in the body
  • Regulation of immune function
  • Support healthy development of fetus and baby
  • Prevention effect of arteriosclerosis
  • Keep blood flow normal
  • It has the effect of lowering blood pressure

When nutrients are deficient

  • There is no worry of lack in Japanese diet
  • Dermatitis, poor growth, arteriosclerosis

When nutrients overdose

  • Headache, vomiting, rash, fatty liver
  • Exacerbation of allergic symptoms

Food that contains a lot of n-6 fatty acids

FoodstuffIngredient per 100g (g)
Grape oil63.1
Sunflower oil57.51
Corn oil50.82
Chili Oil42.75
Walnut (roasted)41.32
Sesame oil40.08
Mayonnaise (whole egg)18.02
Groundnut (roasted)16.72
Pistachio (roasted)16.22
Butter peanuts15.67
Almond (roasted)12.64
Margarine (for home) soft type11.82

Summary

  • There are “linoleic acid” “γ linolenic acid” “arachidonic acid”
  • 98% of the n-6 fatty acids ingested by Japanese from food is linoleic acid
  • Linoleic acid changes to γ linolenic acid, arachidonic acid