Check with Asst. Prof. Pharm. Dr. Rosarin Tansawat, Lecturer in the Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Faculty of Pharmacy Chulalongkorn University
11 benefits about omega-9 fatty acids that have been shared on social media have been found to be some true, but most lack clear evidence.
Point 1. Omega 9 helps reduce the accumulation of cholesterol.
There is evidence that it helps reduce bad fat (Low density lipoprotein: LDL) and total fat (Total Cholesterol), which are bad types of fat, and increase good fat (High density Lipoprotein: HDL).
However, it is not recommended to take omega-9 fatty acids in place of exercise. Because exercise has clear evidence that it can increase good fat, or HDL.
Point 2. Omega 9 helps the metabolic process. Reduce bad fat
Metabolism in the body is not caused by the fat that is eaten alone. But it comes from eating more in a balanced way.
Point 3. Omega 9 reduces hardening of arteries, reduces bad cholesterol, increases good cholesterol.
For this reason, it is more likely to be omega-3 fatty acids.
If you choose omega-9 fatty acids instead of saturated fatty acids (such as animal oils), it will have a beneficial effect on your heart and blood vessels. Because saturated fat from animals causes heart disease and stroke.
It's more about choosing oil. Because there is no clear evidence of such protective effects. It may be more likely to reduce heart disease from changing the oil.
Point 4. Omega 9 is an antioxidant.
Due to the structure of omega 9 fatty acids, they are not antioxidants. It is a substance that causes free radicals in itself.
Point 5. Omega 9 stimulates the production of prostaglandins.
This is more about the properties of omega-6 fatty acids than reducing pain and inflammation, but omega-9 fatty acids are unlikely to be related and there is little information available.
Point 6. Omega 9 helps keep the skin moisturized and flexible.
Omega 9 fatty acids are divided into 2 types: ingested (olive oil, rice bran oil, canola oil) and applied (olive oil). Vitamin E is often added as well. Vitamin E is an antioxidant and helps slow down the rancidity of olive oil. The moisturizing effect comes from the added olive oil and vitamin E.
Eating fat helps keep the skin moisturized and not dry. It's not just one omega-9 fatty acid, it's all fats.
Point 7. Omega 9 helps moisturize the scalp.
It's probably the nature of the application that helps.
Point 8. Omega 9 helps reduce inflammation and irritation.
It is unclear whether omega-9s are anti-inflammatory.
Point 9. Omega 9 helps protect the skin from sunlight.
Not related at all It may be a property of the oil that coats the skin with another layer. But it cannot prevent skin damage from UV light. Reduce dark spots.
from shared information Must also see whether it is eaten or applied. If you want to eat it to get benefits Choosing olive oil, rice bran oil, canola oil Or are they avocados? or almond oil It will have high omega 9 fatty acids but low in saturated fatty acids.
For application, apply the skin with olive oil. which oil helps moisturize the skin
Point 10. Omega 9 helps prevent cancer.
This matter is not related at all.
Point 11. Omega 9 helps cells be flexible and reduces injury.
Protection against damage from free radicals It should be a substance that has antioxidant properties. To be able to protect there Which Omega 9 fatty acids are probably not.
Should I buy Omega 9 as a dietary supplement?
There is no need to buy Omega 9 fatty acids to supplement because Omega 9 is not an essential fatty acid that the body cannot synthesize, such as Omega 3 and Omega 6.
Only some of the 11 facts shared about omega-9 fatty acids are correct. Therefore, it should not be shared further.
Source: Thai News Agency