The omega-6/omega-3 fatty acid ratio: health implications
Today, Western diets are characterized by a higher omega-6 and a lower omega-3 fatty acid intake, whereas during the Paleolithic period when human’s genetic profile was established, there was a balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Their balance is an important determinant for brain devel...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2010-09-01
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| Series: | Oléagineux, Corps gras, Lipides |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2010.0325 |