Omega 3 or Omega 3-6-9? - Helpful Hints For Living Well

The amounts of omega 6 and 9 that we get in our normal western diets are more than enough. Actually, the problem is that we get too much omega 6 and 9, mainly derived from grains and grain oils that we use in our cooking. This over use of omega 6 and 9 creates an unbalance in the body. We get 20 times more omega 6 and 9 than what we should take. This unbalance makes our bodies prone to all sorts of degenerative diseases, like heart disease, cancer, general inflammation, diabetes, arthritis, and accelerated aging.

Dozens of studies exist on the dangers of the high Omega 6 diets that are high in grains, grain oils, cereals and sugars. In order to prevent many of these life threatening conditions you should take only omega 3, as a supplement. If you take omega 3 with omega 6 and 9 you are adding more unneeded fuel to the fire.

I recommend at least 3 1000 milligram capsules of natural fish oil per day to maintain general well being, more if you already suffer some condition that you need to treat such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or triglycerides, or arthritis. For the most bang for your omega 3 buck go with a liquid omega 3.

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