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Micronutrients & recovery
High intake of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) from vegetable oils contributes to inflammation and civilization diseases, whereas omega-3 supplementation may not reduce major cardiovascular events in controlled settings.
Be mindful of your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. High intake of omega-6s from vegetable oils is pro-inflammatory. While omega-3 supplements are popular, they may not prevent heart disease or cancer as effectively as changing your overall dietary pattern to include more natural sources of healthy fats.
GoodQualifiesHIGH confidence
A diet rich in omega-6 fatty acids is proinflammatory and prothrombotic, and has been implicated in the development of various degenerative diseases... However, while a higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids has been associated with reduced risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer in several observational studies, a recently published, randomized placebo-controlled study found that supplementation with n-3 fatty acids did not result in a lower incidence of major cardiovascular events or cancer than placebo.
Why this rating
Cites both observational studies and a specific RCT, providing a nuanced view.
Source
<p>How Western Diet And Lifestyle Drive The Pandemic Of Obesity And Civilization Diseases</p>
W Köpp · Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity · 2019
DOI 10.2147/dmso.s216791
narrative_reviewCited 653×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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