Omega-3 Index Complete Test Link:
Discover the difference between omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids and the importance of a proper omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.
Dr. Chris A. Knobbe, MD Book – The Ancestral Diet Revolution
0:00 Introduction: Omega-3 vs. omega-6 ratio
0:26 The history of seed oils
2:02 Omega-6 vs. omega-3 fatty acids
5:00 Omega-3 sources
7:10 Omega-3 fatty acids
8:58 Learn more about cod liver oil!
In this video, we’re going to talk about essential fatty acids, omega-6 and omega-3. The omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is way off in the average diet. The average American is at a 20:1 and sometimes a 70:1 or more omega-6 to omega-3 ratio!
We need both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, but we need significantly more omega-3 fatty acids to avoid inflammation. The source is important! You don’t want to get your omega-6 fatty acids from seed oils.
Omega-6 consumption from seed oils directly correlates with chronic illnesses like heart disease. Very recently in human history, seed oils replaced saturated fat in the diet and are in every ultra-processed food.
Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids include fatty fish, cod liver oil, cod liver, sardines, and shellfish.
Grain-fed animals are much higher in omega-6 fatty acids. This is one of the reasons people are turning to grass-fed, grass-finished beef.
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids go through the same biochemical pathways and compete with each other in the body. If there’s any problem in these biochemical pathways, you can end up with dysfunctional fats that your body will be unable to benefit from.
Co-factors for these biochemical pathways include magnesium, vitamins B2, B3, B6, vitamin C, and insulin. Many people are insulin resistant, which means they’re deficient in insulin. Seed oil consumption paired with insulin resistance causes a lot more compound damage.
Intermittent fasting and a low-carb diet can correct insulin resistance so you’re better able to utilize fatty acids within the body and don’t end up with dysfunctional fats.
Omega-3 fatty acids fall into two categories: DHA and EPA. EPA helps reduce inflammation, and DHA helps support cognitive function. ALA is a precursor to EPA.
There’s a simple blood test that can measure your omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
Follow Me On Social Media:
Facebook:
Instagram:
Anchor:
TikTok:
Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
#keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle
Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you understand the importance of a proper omega-3 to omega-6 ratio. I’ll see you in the next video.
30 responses to “Get Your Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratios Balanced”
Supplementing Omega-3 is not enough to balance a high omega-6 diet. I ate a standard high carb diet, and supplemented 1600mg of omega 3 (EPA, DPA & DHA). After fiew months I went for an Omega3/6 test, and my ratio still was 1:8 omega 3 to 6. It’s not possible to counter a high omega 6 intake with supplementation, I think it’s important to be mentioned.
What’s the solution?
@@andresoares2110 The only chance is to reduce the Omega 6 intake, for example getting rid of seed oils in the diet as mentioned in the video.
I don’t think it needs mentioned as Dr. Berg makes it very clear that our ratios are not able to he solved by omega 3 supplementation. Thats why he always suggests high omega 3 foods. Maybe try both and stop consuming omega 6s aka any oil other than coconut, olive, and real ghee/butter.
@@ounahh so frying with lard (pork fat), butter, the own fat of the meat/chicken and then spreading olive oil, apple cider vinegar, curry, oregano, black pepper on my food will help me immensely?
@@andresoares2110 Absolutely, you could also use avocado oil for frying.
Now we know what’s going on in our fat child’s brain when they forget our name because we refuse to buy them a bag of Cheetos or a joint/blunt wrap. When the omega ratios get thrown off, it can get strange. Much respect, Dr. Berg! Happy Friday, everyone! 🙂
Thank you for all you do Dr. Berg. I’d like to contact you to invite you to be a guest for some special events for the African American community.
Dr Berg
I greatly appreciate all
This information
❤❤
Glad you found it useful!
Absolutely the BEST nutritional advice on the web. Thank you Dr Berg
So much to learn. I did not know that seed oils were bad for our health. Tune in to your channel is the best that ever happened to me. I will alway thank you. Dr. B
absolutely lifechanging dr bergs vids have been since finding them 2 years ago.
One of the most insightful and comprehensive videos on this topic I have ever watched so far
Excellent content as always Dr Berg! Thank you very much
Some years ago, in Italy doctors said that palm oil is unhealthy (interestingly enough, another source of omega 3, even though it isn’t the best one. What a coincidence). And yet, seed oils have been left unchecked.
I know I’ve heard Dr Berg say that farm-raised salmon is high in omega 6.
And even when they say wild caught if you “look carefully” in small writing somewhere they may just say farm-raised in chile or somewhere.
I would like to find real wild caught salmon 🎉
Thanks for that info. Idk😮😊
Absolutely fantastic advice doctor
Glad you found it helpful!
So very kind of you to pass along your commission to us as a discount for the test. Thank you!
No problem. Glad to share this info.
I will be commenting as I hear it. Seed/Grain/Legume oils. Unless you show Mary Enig’s book “Know Your Fats” – not interested in where you got your information. n6 (omega 6) is the primary concern in modern nutrition. Yes you should eat less poultry – but it comes back to the diet of the chickens. If I want to buy crisps (deep fried thin slices of potato) I will look for vegetable oil (50% saturated) which is palm oil, or high Oleic Sunflower Oil, which either needs to state the ingredient or show me in monounsaturated level – about 85%. Good work my man – ALA and LA compete. But we need to consider the function of D6D, elongase and D5D. (Keep in mind I am commenting as we go through). Lamb and beef – grass fed – cornerstone of great health. Be careful what EPA and DHA are for. In the modern diet, the only purpose for ALA (n3) is to compete with LA (n6) for D6D, elongase and D5D. GLA (n6) readily changes to DGLA, which is a precursor to a unique and healthy eicosanoid. It is unusual primarily because D5D hasn’t acted on it yet.
Get Mary Enig’s book Know Your Fats – she was a nutritional scientist – extremely passionate and about 50 years ahead of her time – meaning she knew about nutrition before the anti-saturate brigade, and before the ‘wave’ of synthesised trans fats.
Sharing that commission to further discount the cost of the test is really very cool and appreciated. Very good doc here folks. 👍
Good morning Dr Berg, I started following you little over a year ago, Yesterday I had annual physical lab work etc. I hit the ball out f ball park simply by learning from you and educating myself you have change my life for better, I’m 60 I do Healthy Keto, OMAD and 120-150 hours prolonged fast once a month. I also use some of your supplements and other Organics once. Thank you Sir.
Another brilliantly clear explanation, as ever.
Professor Michael A Crawford is an English neurologist (in his mid 90s now…and still working!) He has been teaching about the vital importance of wild marine foods and Omega 3 fatty acids (for our brain and heart health)…for DECADES. And by now he knows a thing or 2 about the subject!
Reply
Omg I just bought that book and am half way through. Amazing.
Dr Berg has changed the way I look at food. I feel so grateful just having found him and having access to this priceless information.
Sound advice for getting the right ratio. Thank you so much for this insightful information, Dr Berg 🙏🏻
This is the best explanation on this topic I’ve ever seen, Dr Berg. Greatest advice. Thank you 👍🏻💖