Omega-3 (ω-3) and omega-6 (ω-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are desirable components of oils with special dietary and functional properties.
Their therapeutic and health-promoting effects have already been established in various chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases through various mechanisms including :
- Modifications in cell membrane lipid composition
- Gene expression
- Cellular metabolism
- Signal transduction
Omega 3 fatty acids possess strong anti-inflammatory properties which lower risk of
- Heart disease
- Alzheimer’s
- Promotes vision
- Boost brain health
The application of ω-3 and ω-6 PUFAs in most common skin diseases has been examined in numerous studies, but their results and conclusions were mostly opposing and inconclusive.
It seems that combined ω-6, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and ω-3 long-chain PUFAs supplementation exhibits the highest potential in diminishing inflammatory processes, which could be beneficial for the management of inflammatory skin diseases, such as
- Atopic dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Acne