Our body is capable of producing some fats on its own through a natural process called de novo lipogenesis. These include saturated fats like palmitic acid and stearic acid, as well as monounsaturated fats such as oleic acid. However, there are certain “essential” fats—like linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3)—that the body cannot make. … Continue reading Can Too Much Omega-6 from Cooking Oils Raise Heart Disease Risk?