Omega-6, which is omega-3's close cousin, is pro-inflammatory. Some inflammation is important to battle against infection, but too much inflammation isn't good for you. Therefore, it's important ...

These foods' abundance in the average diet contributes to omega-6 and omega-3 imbalances for many of us. Processed foods generally have high levels of saturated and trans fats. So while omega-6s ...

In the last post, I talked about some fascinating new research showing there may be an advantage to be more careful about balancing the ratio of omega 3 fatty acids to the omega 6 fatty acids in ...

According to the Food and Nutrition Board of the US Institute of Medicine, the adequate daily intake of omega-6 is 17 grams (0.6 oz) for males and 12 grams (0.4 oz) for females aged 19 to 50.

new research from the University of Georgia suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers. The study relied on data from more than 250,000 people and found that ...

“We found that a higher omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is associated with a greater risk of dying,” said Yuchen Zhang, lead author of the April study published in the journal eLife, in a news releas ...

People who ate a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids, especially while also reducing their intake of omega-6 fats, reported shorter and less severe headaches compared with those who ate a typical ...

(Shutterstock) The group of experts believe a better balance of omega-3 and -6 in the diet is a more effective way of improving health than current nutrition policies, which focus on calories and ...