Fed up with the same old boring rosacea cure tips? Do you want to discover something new, which you probably did not know before? Well, you’re in luck. This short 2 minute article will explore an aspect of healing rosacea that is rarely discussed. So kick off your shoes, relax and read this article now. It just might change your life.

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When you’ve been looking for a way to cure rosacea, you’ve probably heard of something called omega fatty acids and maybe a bit about the beneficial role these fatty acids can play in managing rosacea. Unfortunately, much of the information available is confusing. You see, not all omega fatty acids are good for rosacea sufferers, in fact, one type, omega-6, can make the condition worse and trigger rosacea flare-ups.

While it is true that Omega-6 could be beneficial for rosacea sufferers by reducing inflammation and stimulating blood vessel contraction, the problem arises if your intake becomes unbalanced with the amount of Omega-3 you are consuming.

When this happens, or when we start taking doses above 500 milligrams a day, then Omega-6 starts to become pro-inflammatory. That is, it activates enzymes in the body that then begin to produce inflammatory compounds that have a marked negative impact on rosacea in the form of more intense and severe rosacea flare-ups.

There is no doubt that a certain amount of Omega-6 IS good for us, but there is enough in our normal daily diet without resorting to supplements.

Some excellent natural sources of Omega-6 in combination with Omega-3 are all types of seeds and nuts, including Brazil nuts, walnuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, flax seeds, and watermelon seeds. You can even get a balanced supply of Omega’s six and three by eating peanut butter or tahini.

Both the Mayo Clinic and the American Heart Association have classified these Omega-6 foods as ‘heart healthy’.

Another source of Omega-6, but perhaps not as ‘heart healthy’ as nuts and seeds, is processed meats. This may sound strange, but hot dogs, salami, pepperoni, Polish sausage, and liver sausage are particularly high in Omega-6. The same goes for hot dogs made from beef, turkey, or pork.

So remember that when looking for ways to cure rosacea, Omega-6 can sometimes be helpful, but only when intake is in balance with Omega-3. Too much Omega-6 and you’re inviting rosacea flare-ups and you’re taking a step back from curing rosacea.