OMEGA 6 to OMEGA 3 RATIO - Why is it important?
Q. - Why is the ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 important?
A. - The critical ratio between omega 6 and omega 3 . . .
- For decades, the typical Western diet has contained the improper ratio of these essential fatty acids. The typical ratios were as high as 20:1 of omega 6:omega 3 for humans, and even higher in our pets.
- Omega 6 plays an important role in intercellular health. However, an excess of omega 6 fatty acids can cause inflammation, which weakens the immune system. The body becomes prone to allergies and even to the growth of certain cancerous cells. Our pets frequently get too much omega 6. The Missing Link helps correct this imbalance.
Recommended Ratio: Many studies suggest that the body's optimal balance between omega 6 (linoleic) and omega 3 (linolenic) fatty acids is somewhere between 4:1 and 2:1.
