Hi, Ellie!
Our bodies do not make omega-3 fatty acids. We must ingest them to get their benefits.
Our bodies do make some omega-6s. But not enough to keep a good omega-3 to 6 balance.
The key is we want much more omega-3 than omega-6.
That's why we should be sure to eat plenty of food rich in omega-3s.
BTW, coconut oil has a medium chain fatty acid (MCFA) that is rare in nature and highly health beneficial.
I use coconut oil for most my cooking and baking.
Plus there is strong evidence that it will prevent (and even reverse) Alzheimer Disease!
That alone is a great reason for using it daily.
I buy mine at Walmart.
And since the word has gotten out about how good it is, Walmart often runs out.
The only major downside is that coconut oil will harden at temperatures below 77 degrees Fahrenheit,
so it's not good for foods like salads.
It is almost tasteless. So if you use olive oil or butter for flavor, you'll lose that with coconut oil.
Tony
