Herb' N Wisdom And Natural Living Podcast

First, let's start with the basics. What is the Difference Between Omega 3 and Omega 6? “Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids are two different classes of polyunsaturated fats. They are both important because they are made into powerful regulatory hormones. Omega 6 fats are primarily converted into a range of pro-inflammatory hormones and omega 3 into anti-inflammatory hormones.  Perhaps it would help to think of the analogy of hot and cold taps; hot being omega-6 and cold being omega-3. We need a balance of hot and cold to get the right temperature.  Due to the abundance of omega 6 in our diets from chemically extracted vegetable oils and a lack of food sources of omega 3 like cold-water fish and grass-fed/wild meat, we have an imbalance. An ideal ratio is 4:1 up to 1:1 of omega 6 to omega 3. This is a long way from the standard American diet, which averages 20:1. Imagine the hot tap (inflammation) on full and the cold tap (anti-inflammation) on a dribble. Inflammation is rampant.” Table Of Content