About Omega-6 / Omega-3 Ratio
The omega-6 to omega-3 ratio reflects the balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory fatty acids embedded in cell membranes throughout the body. Our ancestors consumed a ratio of roughly 2:1 to 4:1; the modern Western diet typically delivers 15:1 to 25:1 — a chronic imbalance that drives low-grade systemic inflammation underlying cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and depression. A target ratio below 4:1 is associated with significantly reduced cardiovascular and inflammatory disease risk.