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
Foods rich in nutrients
- Whale
- lever
- egg yolk
- pork
- herring
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