Bone Maintenance and Prevention of Osteoporosis

• Omega 6 is an important part of what helps maintain strong and healthy bones in your body. When your body is omega 6 deficient, it can result in bone loss and a health condition known as osteoporosis. Additionally, bones need calcium to be strong and maintain their density. Omega 6 facilitates bone growth and strength by enhancing their ability to absorb calcium.
  
  

Healthy Skin and Treatment of Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis

• Omega 6 is an essential ingredient in your diet for healthy skin because it plays important part in the formation of healthy cell membranes. It has proven to be effective for some people to give relief to eczema and atopic dermatitis. Evening primrose oil is commonly used to supplement omega 6 for this purpose.
  
  

Allergies and Omega 6 Benefits

• There is some evidence that people who are allergy prone can benefit from an increased intake of essential fatty acids. Several home remedies use omega 6 for this purpose. However, no scientific results support that this is effective. Remember that an excessive amount of omega 6 can be harmful to your health, so consult with your doctor first.
  
  

Premenstrual Syndrome and Omega 6 Benefits

• Some women use evening primrose oil, an omega 6 supplement, to relieve the pain of breast tenderness before their period. This supplement has also been used to treat other symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), including irritability and bloating caused by fluid retention. Clinical studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of omega 6 to relieve PMS and have shown varying results.
  
  

Omega 3 Benefits

• Omega 6 and omega 3 are known as essential fatty acids (EFAs). If you are researching how EFAs can benefit your health, you have probably come across the term omega 3. In contrast to omega 6, omega 3 is often deficient in Western diets. You can add more omega 3 to your diet by eating flax seeds, fish oil and walnuts.