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The Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio: Cardioprotection

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Humans require two fatty acids to be present in their diet. These fatty acids, alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) and linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)) belong to the omega-3 and omega-6 family of polyunsaturated fatty acids, respectively. A daily … Continue reading →

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