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Balancing omega-3 and omega-6 for optimal health

Balancing omega-3 and omega-6 for optimal health

Update: 2024-07-03
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Nutrition expert Chris Speed discusses Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Key topics include the main dietary sources, the impact of the typical Western diet on fatty acid balance, and how imbalances affect inflammation and health. Chris also covers the recommended Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratios for optimal health, ways to achieve balance, and the challenges of dietary interventions on a population level. Tune in for practical insights to enhance your health through better nutrition.


1:45 Main dietary sources

6:36 Inflammation and omega-3

15:26 Enzymes

23:51 Dietary interventions


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