How can I tell if I have the right amount of omega-3 and omega-6 fats?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)

How can I tell if I have the right amount of omega 3 and 6 fats? It's very important to have the proper balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fats.

Watch as Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Oz discuss how you can tell if you are getting the right amount of omega-3 and omega-6 fats in this video.

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Fish oils, grains and lamb are good sources of Omega 3 fatty acid, a nutrient that has a lot of buzz as being beneficial in the reduction of coronary artery disease. It's also been linked in studies to helping sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis. Flaxseed oil is another good source of this acid. Much research is being done on this nutrient, assisted by the fact that the Japanese diet typically has 10 times or more of the nutrient than the American diet. Some studies have also shown a reduction in colon cancer related to Omega 3 fatty acid consumption. Not everyone is able to reap the same benefits from Omega 3's however - one study shows that women with type 1 diabetes do not have a reduction in coronary artery disease with a diet high in this ingredient.

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