Comments on: Understanding Omega-6 Fats

By: Beaner

Beaner — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:18:17 +0000

Correction: Corn does have oil. Corn oil is oil extracted from the germ of corn (maize). Its main use is in cooking, where its high smoke point makes refined corn oil a valuable frying oil. It is also a key ingredient in some margarines. One bushel of corn contains 1.55 pounds of corn oil (2.8% by weight).

By: Deanna

Deanna — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:17:08 +0000

Olive oil is an omega 9 fat, which is healthier than omega 6.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:21:12 +0000

I personally think we need 3, 6, and 9’s. They are called ‘EFAs’ for a reason: they are *essential* fatty acids. We need them, but don’t produce them. I’ve found great results for skin and brain health (anecdotally) from omega 3’s. We actually supplement with them to be sure we get them.

By: Ray

Ray — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:45:16 +0000

Yikes! There is NO OIL in corn. Corn oil is a SYNTHETIC oil DERIVED from corn. It is not natural and NOT HEALTHY.

By: michelle

michelle — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:16:01 +0000

I see that you didn’t mention Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

By: Jeri

Jeri — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:08:33 +0000

Thank you for that information; I am sure it will be helpful. Jeri

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:07:27 +0000

Something I’ve always wondered about and now I know.