Omega-9 Non-Essential Fatty Acids
Omega-9 is a MonoUnsaturated non-Essential Fatty Acid.
Omega-9 fatty acids can be used by the body as a substitute for Omega-3 or Omega-6 if these essential fats are not present. However, Omega-9 really isn't an ideal replacement for Omega-3 and Omega-6, and the body will eventually suffer from this type of replacement.
The Richest in Omega-9 fatty acid are:
- Olive oil - 71 %
- Avocado oil - 68 %
- Canola oil, aka Rapeseed oil - 62 %
- Almond oil - 61 %
- Emu oil - 47 %
- Neem oil - 45 %
- Shea butter - 44 %
- Argan oil - 43 %
- Rice Bran oil - 39 %
Dietary Intake of Omega-9 fatty acid:
Omega-9's are in an abundance in our diets: in animal fats and vegetable oils, most notably olive oil. We do not need to raise the levels of the Omega-9 in our diets.
Topical Application of Omega-9 fatty acid:
Omega-9 fatty acid and in particular Oleic Acid (i.e. in Olive oil) decreases the scaling of the skin, which is very beneficial for the people with psoriasis.
Another type of Omega-9 fatty acid is Ricinoleic Acid.
Castor oil is the richest of all oils in Ricinoleic Acid.
Castor oil is successfully used for various skin disorders or skin problems, including for psoriasis and especially for scalp psoriasis treatment.
Castor oil penetrates deeply into the skin thanks to its molecular weight. The molecular weight of Castor oil composes 298 unified atomic mass units - this is much lower than 500 unified atomic mass units required for penetrating the skin in the transdermal absorption.
Ricinoleic acid - the main component of Castor oil - is also famous for its anti-inflammatory effects for the skin.
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