Natural Factors OmegaFactors Ultimate 3-6-9 1200 mg Unsaturated essential fatty acids (EFAs) are absolutely essential to proper blood circulation and hemoglobin production. Additionally, they are necessary to support prostaglandin synthesis, healthy skin, brain development, anti-inflammatory response and immune function. OmegaFactors Ultimate 3-6-9 is a powerful combination of flax, fish, and borage oils. It provides a balanced ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 and omega-9. This winning combination is the best for optimum health. The essential fatty acids are omega-6 and omega-3. The human body can make omega-9 fatty acids (oleic acid), so they are not considered essential. Nonetheless, recent studies have shown that following diets which include oleic acid (e.g. the Mediterranean diet) can result in a significant decrease in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.