Monthly Archives: November 2021

Important Biomarker of Inflammation

Today we will continue where we left off on the last blog post, and we will explain how the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 is an important biomarker of inflammation. Inflammation refers to the body’s process of fighting off infections, injuries, and toxins, in an attempt to heal itself. When something damages our cells, our…

Essential Fatty Acids – Why are they important?

Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are two groups of fats our bodies cannot make. They must be consumed in our diet. Omega-3s are generally considered to be anti-inflammatory in nature. On the other hand, Omega-6s are pro-inflammatory. Although both are important for our health, our ancestors would have typically consumed these fatty acids in equal…