Definition: Omega-6 fatty acids are a type of fat essential for our bodies to function. However, in general we get plenty of this type of fat in our bodies – in fact, most people are getting too much of the omega-6 type of fats as opposed to the omega-3 fatty acids. This tends to cause increased inflammation in the body.
Examples: Corn oil, sunflower seeds, margarine, soybean oil, and cottonseed oil, as well as mayonnaise and salad dressings made with those oils, and any foods made with or fried in those oils.
