Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LNDOmega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 are three types of fatty acids. Each offers health ...

Most seed oils are especially rich in one type of polyunsaturated fat called omega-6. Non-seed oils, like olive and avocado, are high in another type of fat, monounsaturated, and lower in omega-6.

Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are essential components that the human body can't produce on its own, meaning they must be ...

Fish oil can reduce inflammation and lower cardiovascular disease risk. Yet a growing body of research suggests that ...

Critics say seed oils are bad for us because they contain an excess amount of a certain omega-6 PUFA called linoleic acid. However, omega-6 fat is one of two polyunsaturated fats—the other is ...