Question 1

Do we need to strictly avoid foods that contain omega 6 oils?

Accepted Answer

The most important aspect of omega-6 toxicity seems to be the relative imbalance between omega-3:omega-6 and not whether any particular food source contains any omega-6. We are trying to balance the 3 and 6 omega fatty acids because the average American is already consuming 20x’s the amount of omega-6 fatty acids they need. We restore this balance with the daily dose of fish oil which contains omega-3 fatty acids, as well as daily doses of olive oil which help burn off excessive omega-6 fatty acids in the body.

Question 2

Do we need to strictly avoid foods that contain omega 6 oils?

Accepted Answer

The most important aspect of omega-6 toxicity seems to be the relative imbalance between omega-3:omega-6 and not whether any particular food source contains any omega-6. We are trying to balance the 3 and 6 omega fatty acids because the average American is already consuming 20x’s the amount of omega-6 fatty acids they need. We restore this balance with the daily dose of fish oil which contains omega-3 fatty acids, as well as daily doses of olive oil which help burn off excessive omega-6 fatty acids in the body.