Like many organic compounds, the names of fatty acids such as omega-6 and omega-3 contain numbers that are used to describe the position of certain features of the molecule. In the case of omega...
EFAs protect against such conditions as heart disease; cancer; autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis; skin diseases, including acne, atopic eczema, and psoriasis
Omega-3s.
Omega-3 is a group of essential fatty acids (EFA) that our bodies need.
Omega-3 acids include alpha-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid...
Omega-6 fatty acids may be consumed either as linoleic acid in oils that contain high levels of linoleic acid, or in the converted form, GLA, in dietary supplements.