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Unbalanced Omega-6 Raises Inflammation and Rate of Disease

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

unbalanced omega 6 raises inflammation and disease rate

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  • The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 started shifting in the U.S. during the industrial revolution with the onset of vegetable oil production, leading to higher rates of inflammation and chronic disease

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