Types of Fat

All Fat has 2 main subgroups: Unsaturated Fat and Saturated Fat.

Unsaturated Fat has double bonds in its chains.

Saturated Fat has no double bonds in its chains.

Double bond is a special bond, which allows the attachment of additional atoms to the unsaturated carbons of the fats, resulting in their saturation.

Unsaturated Fat possesses an ability to, for example, get saturated by a bad cholesterol and then to remove it from our bodies.

Dietary Intake of Fats:

From the dietary point of view it is important that we keep a balance of all the necessary fats, or those we at least include enough of the necessary fats into our diet.

Abnormally low levels of any fat may result in various health problems, including psoriasis.

With our food we usually get enough of the Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, as well as of Saturated Fats - therefore we do not need to increase their levels in our diet.

With our food we usually do not get enough of the Omega-3 fatty acid, and therefore we need to try to increase its levels, i.e. by taking dietary supplements of Omega-3.

Topical Application of Fats:

1. Topically applied fats (i.e. oils) can be absorbed through the skin into the body. The fatty acid composition of the oil can influence the particular fatty acid content in the whole body. This of course will be on a lower scale, than if taking any of the fats internally.
2. Omega-3, Omega-6, Omega-9 and some Saturated Fats possess very beneficial action with their topical application in psoriasis treatment.