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Getting Your Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio Right Is Essential

Getting Your Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio Right Is Essential

Forget cholesterol, that's not what causes heart attacks.

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May 05, 2023
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  • While omega-3s have an anti-inflammatory effect, the omega-6 found in seed oils tend to be proinflammatory. Maintaining a healthy 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 is important, as chronic low-grade inflammation is a hallmark of most chronic diseases, including obesity, diabetes and heart disease

  • Omega-3 fats are essential polyunsaturated …

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