Re: Omega 3 - but don't forget 6 and 9!

[Guest guest]

This is true, you need the other Omegas. However, our American diet is

typically high in 6,s and 9's, as we TYPICALLY consume high amounts of pork,

beef and poultry, processed foods and oils. The recommended ratio of Omega 6's

to Omega 3's is 5:1 or less. In America, they say we run between 10:1 and 20:1.

I am no dietician, just study nutrition a lot.

Merrill

[Guest guest]

Wow Merrill, I did not know that. Since my nutritionist recommended

cutting beef, pork and all red meat maybe that is why she recommended

a 3-6-9 supplement. I followed very strictly for a while, but have

recently fallen off the dietary wagon so to speak due to my move and

house reconstruction. Thanks for the interesting information.

As a side note, I think it is extremely important to go to a qualified

nutritionist for supervision if you take a lot of supplements. They

sometimes interact lmike the copper-zinc story, and usually with a

food diary a nutritionist can prescribe whole changes, not just

additional pills but changes in eating, to improve one's general

wellness.

- Donna from London