Omega 3:omega 6 ratios & inflammation
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are known as essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA’s) as they contain many double bonds (poly=many) and they must be obtained from the diet (essential = our bodies don’t have the enzymes to produce them). They are different to most other fats in that they aren't simply used for energy or storage, they are actually biologically active and have important roles in processes like blood clotting and inflammation. Alpha-l