Omega-3 reduces inflammation, while Omega-6 can trigger it. Learn how to balance these essential fatty acids for better heart, brain, and skin health.

🥑 Omega-3 vs Omega-6: Which One’s Helping—And Which Might Be Hurting?

Both Omega-3 and Omega-6 are essential fatty acids—but getting the ratio wrong can lead to inflammation, fatigue, and even heart risks.

💡 What Are They?

They’re both polyunsaturated fats. Omega-3s fight inflammation, support heart and brain health. Omega-6s fuel inflammation when consumed too much—often from processed foods and vegetable oils.

🍣 Omega-3 Benefits

• Reduces inflammation
• Boosts brain and eye health
• Protects your heart

🍟 Where Omega-6 Goes Wrong

Excess Omega-6 (from corn oil, soybean oil, fried snacks) throws your body out of balance, contributing to skin issues, joint pain, and metabolic problems.

⚖️ The Ideal Ratio: 4:1

Experts recommend keeping your Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio close to 4:1. But the modern diet often pushes it over 20:1!

✅ Easy Fixes

• 🥗 Eat salmon or sardines 2–3x/week
• 🥄 Add flaxseed oil or chia to smoothies
• 🚫 Cut back on processed snacks and vegetable oils

Your health depends on this simple balance.

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