Getting Your Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio Right Is Essential
Forget cholesterol, that's not what causes heart attacks.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
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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