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90: Strike the right balance of omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids (Principle #8)

Published: Aug. 14, 2017, 10 a.m.

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Chances are that you and many people you know take an omega-3 or fish oil supplement. These supplements are among the most popular on the market, yet they are highly misunderstood. For optimal health, we really need to strike a balance between omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. The right balance can protect our heart health, reduce inflammation in the body and improve neurological function. But how do we get there?\\xa0

Is fish oil the same as cod liver oil? Are supplements the best way to get essential fatty acids? How can we\\xa0get more omega-3 fatty acids in our diet? Is it possible to get\\xa0too much omega-3? Is omega-6 all bad?

Sally Fallon Morell, the head of the Weston A. Price Foundation, dispels myths and misconceptions about essential fatty acids in this episode, as she explains principle #8 of the Wise Traditions diet: how traditional peoples ate just the right balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. (These fatty acids are called essential because we must get them from our diet. Our bodies can\'t make these on their own.)

You\\u2019ll learn about the importance of arachidonic acid, the role of DHA and EPA, and the ideal ratios of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Most importantly, you\'ll learn which foods to include in your diet to strike\\xa0the delicate balance that is critical for\\xa0improved health and well-being.

Learn more at westonaprice.org.\\xa0

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