TAG | omega-6
The omega fatty acids (omega-6/omega-3) are a hot topic of discussion these days. What you may not know are the correct ratios between the two for optimal health. While both are necessary and beneficial to health, everyone knows that too much of a good thing can end up being a bad thing. Such is the case with omega-6 fatty acids.
High intakes of omega-6 fatty acids (with low intakes of omega-3’s) can lead to inflammation associated with heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. With the widespread use of omega-6 containing oils in processed and fried foods, over-consumption of these fats is a growing problem in the United States. While an omega-6:omega-3 ratio of of 3:1 is advised, it is currently estimated that the ratio is 15-17:1 in Western diets.
In order to help bring our ratios to a healthier level, we need to be conscious of what is in the foods we are eating. Here are a couple of lists to help get your omega-6:omega-3 fatty acids to a more optimal level.