what does omega 3, 6, and 9 do?

Answer 1

There are 3 families of fats: omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9. They are referd as essential fatty accids

omega 3: linolenic acid
Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). They are an essential component of the human diet because our bodies can not make them. These fats are necessary for proper brain growth and development.

omega 6: linoleic acid
There are some healthy and some not healty omega-6 fats .

omega 9: oleic acid
Found in small amounts among many healthy fats, are neutral and have little effect on turning on or off inflammation.

The benefits are (which have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration):
* Triggers metabolism and increases natural fat loss
Triggers metabolism and increases natural fat loss
• Provides anti-oxidant and cardiovascular benefits
• Enhances insulin stability
• Promotes healthy skin and nails
• Supports immune health
• Provides neurological benefits
• Promotes healthy joints

For more information, check:
http://www.cihh.net/newsletter6-the-truth-about-essential-fatty-acids.htm

Answer 2

These are key products needed by the body. They are used to produce proteins in the body. They help with liver function, muscle function, (such as the heart), brain function, all forms of organs use these chemicals at the cellular level to produce key proteins which are needed for normal function. They also help to clean out dangerous poisons in the body, by creating these proteins, which bond to the poisonous chemicals, and allow the liver and kidneys to extract them from the blood stream.

Answer 3

http://www.vitaminsdiary.com/omega-6-fatty-acids.htm
http://www.puritan.com/pages/Categories.asp?xs=&CID=128
http://www.absolutevitamins.com/omega9.htm