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Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Health Fact Sheet

June 01, 2009

Look around and you can’t help but notice that more and more people are talking about omega-6 fatty acids. The conversation comes in the form of ratios and cutting back just as often as it comes in advice for appropriate levels of consumption. Luckily, most people are coming close to getting the required amount of omega-6s in their diets. But with hype surrounding potential negative impacts of omega-6 consumption as well as increased (and often confusing) discussions about omega-6/omega-3 ratios, it’s important to understand the facts about omega-6 fats.

Download the Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Health (PDF) fact sheet.

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