Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio

Grass-fed animal fats and wild fish are said to have omega ratios close to 1 to 1. The article says modern Western diets often contain far more omega-6 than omega-3, around a 1:25 ratio. Red meat is not inherently bad for arthritis; what matters is what the animal ate. The article recommends keeping total omega-6 fat below 20 grams per day and ideally under 15 grams. The article identifies 1:1 as the optimal omega-3 to omega-6 ratio and says up to 1:4 can be tolerated without significant harm. The ideal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is described as about 1 to 1. The article states that the optimal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is 1:1 and that health may be maintained up to about 4:1. The article recommends moderation with nuts because they should not be used as a primary calorie source on low-carb diets. The article identifies an imbalanced omega-6 to omega-3 ratio as a driver of inflammation. Omega-6 fatty acids are described as participating in pro-inflammatory pathways, while omega-3s participate in anti-inflammatory pathways. Omega-6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory while omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory. The article says total omega-6 intake matters more than ratio alone becau…