Healthy Balance: Omega-6 vs. Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Simply explained for your body!
- Our body needs both: Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that we must obtain through our diet.
- Balance is important: In the past, the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids was approximately 1:1. Today, in Western countries, we consume far too many omega-6 and too few omega-3 fatty acids (ratio of 15:1 to 16.7:1).
- Excess Omega-6 can be harmful: An imbalance in favor of Omega-6 can increase the risk of various diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases.
- Omega-3 counteracts this: Omega-3 fatty acids, on the other hand, have an anti-inflammatory effect and can reduce the risk of various diseases.
- The optimal balance depends: Depending on the disease, the ideal ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 can vary.
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Source: The importance of the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids - ScienceDirect