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Originally Posted by lightworker888
Yeh I read that today too. We use Krill oil for Omega 3, not fish oils, and I am careful about the source. It seems to be a good supplement for us so we are continuing to use it. Haven't used fish oil for some time. Also read that the study was not really a big picture study so don't know if it really holds much weight. There are so many other factors that weren't considered when choosing the criteria.
LW888
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I did some reading today about omega-3 and omega-6 from various sources. And here's my conclusion, for whatever it's worth: Omega-3 isn't bad or good and omega-6 isn't bad or good per se. It's the balance between the two that is important. Too much of either one, when one far outweighs the other, is likely to put one at higher risk for cancer. I believe the best way to achieve a healthy balance between the two is by eating natural whole foods.
Avoiding what is unnatural: Any animal that is grain-fed will be high in omega-6, and that includes farm raised (grain-fed) fish. If one can avoid eating a high protein diet consisting of grain-fed animals, then it's much less likely that omega-3 (unnatural)supplements will be needed to bring balance.
Then consider this question: Being that the meat from grain-fed animals is high in omega-6, will we become high in omega-6 by eating a lot of grain? I've never heard or read of anyone saying that but it seems logical. If it's true, then we probably should limit grains to about 3 or 4 servings per day. That's what I have always recommended.