Omega 3 and Omega 6

[Mewkiss]

I recently tried Chia Oil Omega 3 since I cannot take fish oil and I think this will work. This one, Source Naturals has 1.2 mg of Omega 3, the balance omega-6.

I found another one that has Omega 3-6-9 at a ration of 500 mg , 180 mg and 65 mgs that is more cost effective.

I know I need omega-3 but not sure about the omega 6 and 9. Can someone explain?

Thanks.

[spmcc]

RE: Omega 6

I don't know anything about omega 9.

What I have heard of omega 6 is that we should NOT be supplementing with it. Western diets are already too high in omega 6 (see for e.g., http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12442909). We don't need anymore.

From what I have been told, supplementing with *only* omega 3 is best.

[buntbean]

I agree with spmcc. I do take flaxseed oil but I've been using much more salmon oil lately (no omega 6).