Abstract
This article presents studies on the fatty acid composition of flax seeds grown in the Republic of Kazakhstan.Omega-3 fatty acids are involved in the construction of cells in many tissues of our body. Their positive impact on human health is very great. Polyunsaturated fatty acids are precursors of local hormones of cellular regulation, which influence the processes of inflammation, immunoregulation, regulation of blood flow, etc. The most important polyunsaturated fatty acids are eicosapentaenoic (EPA), docosahexaenoic (DHA), arachidonic (AA). They are synthesized in the human body from linolenic and linoleic acids, which are rich in vegetable oils. But since the human body produces a small amount of eicosapentaenoic and docosagensaenoic acids, it is important to get them with food in the required amount.We have studied the ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 in flax seeds. Proportions are just as important as the origin (animal, vegetable) or the quality of fats. As we know, with an imbalance, that is, an excessive intake of Omega-6 into the human body, substances begin to compete for desaturase enzymes. As a result of a study to determine the content of fatty acid in flax seeds, it was found that the content of Omega-3 in the test sample is 68% higher than Omega-6, which indicates the usefulness of using flax seeds in the food industry.