Lack of Omega 3 and Omega 6 has been linked to a number of health disorders including: inflammatory disorders, cardiovascular problems, hormonal disorders, autoimmune disorders, arthritis, senile neurological degeneration, mental and behavioral disorders, obesity, excessive hair, skin disorders, and more.

Fatty acids are the basic building blocks of cell membranes, making them important for cell membrane structure and function. Deficiencies are usually caused by an irregular intake of lipids in the daily menu due to an unbalanced diet.

Linoleic acid (omega-6 fatty acid) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3 fatty acid) are considered essential fatty acids. However, they cannot be produced naturally in the body and therefore must have a significant presence in our diet.

The most common omega-3 fatty acids are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The percentage of these two types of fatty acids in all the fatty acids found in red blood cell membranes is what we call the Omega-3 Index. The Omega-3 Index is a good way to measure whether you have enough omega-3 fatty acids in your regular diet. An Omega-3 index that is lower than 4 indicates a higher risk of developing heart disease. The ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in cell membranes gives us data on the ability to function optimally.

The Omega-3 index typically ranges between 0 and 12%. An Omega-3 index lower than 4% indicates a much higher risk of heart disease than an index higher than 8%. At values between 4 and 8%, the risk of heart disease can still be reduced by supplementing with omega-3 marine fatty acid intake and increasing the index value. Values above 8% indicate the lowest risk of heart disease.

OMEGA-6 (AA)/OMEGA-3 (EPA) RATIO

The Omega-6 (AA)/Omega-3 (EPA) ratio is the respective amount of levels of omega-6 (AA) arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in the cell membrane of your red blood cells

If your Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio is higher than 3:1, you should increase your intake of marine fats.An Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio above 10:1 indicates a significantly high risk of long-term inflammatory responses to infection or injury, but also a decrease in the ability of the defense system to protect against cell damage.

FATTY Acid Profile – Omega 3 and Omega 6

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