Published on: February 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM

By: Dr. Ann Kulze

Consuming optimal amounts of omega 3 fats relative to omega 6 fats is vitally important for brain health, heart health and lowering inflammation in the body. Because these three things are everything, I urge you to take advantage of the advice that follows to keep these two fats in a healthy balance.

Tragically, the average American consumes about 20 times more omega 6 fats than omega 3 fats. The ideal ratio is believed to be closer to 2:1 (twice as much omega 6 relative to omega 3).

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