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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 7 MIN

The Simplest Approach to Balance the Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio

from Dr. Eric Berg DC · host Dr.Berg

Get access to my FREE resources 👉 https://drbrg.co/44iVWke Watch this episode next: Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food) Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. Balancing your omega-6 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids can be complicated, but it's crucial for your health. Let me break it down for you. Check out Dr. Berg's Cod Liver Oil Here: 🛒 https://drbrg.co/3pzzjUZ OR https://amzn.to/3K9hrtN DATA: https://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.e8707 https://www.jeffnobbs.com/posts/death-by-vegetable-oil-what-the-studies-say https://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i1246 0:00 Introduction: Understanding the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio 1:07 Are omega-6 fatty acids bad? 3:00 How to balance your omega-fatty acid ratio 5:25 Learn more about cod liver oil! Let's talk about how to balance your ratio of omega-fatty acids and why you need to do this in the first place. The average person's diet is way too high in omega-6 fatty acids and too low in omega-3 fatty acids. The ideal ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids is 1:1. However, the average ratio of these fatty acids for Americans is about 20:1. If you're deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, you could have cognitive issues or problems with your eyes. Men may also experience problems with low testosterone and fertility. Having high omega-6 fatty acids and low omega-3 fatty acids may potentially lead to: • Stiff red blood cells • Thick blood • Obesity (visceral fat) • Insulin resistance or diabetes • Inflammation • Thrombus • Vasospasm • Vasoconstriction The best and easiest way to balance your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is to increase your omega-3 fatty acids. Adding omega-3 fatty acids to your diet is even more important than removing the omega-6 fatty acids. Both fish oil and cod liver oil are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. But, cod liver oil also has vitamin D and vitamin A. Algae is an excellent vegan source of omega-3 fatty acids. Here are a few more ways to balance this ratio: • Replace your salad dressing with olive oil • Avoid fried foods from restaurants • Consume fatty fish 2 to 3 times per week • Consume grass-fed beef • Limit the amount of chicken and grain-fed animal products you consume • Consume walnuts Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 57, 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: https://bit.ly/FB-DrBerg Instagram: https://bit.ly/IG-DrBerg TikTok: https://bit.ly/TikTok-DrBerg 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, and 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 physic ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get access to my FREE resources 👉 https://drbrg.co/44iVWke Watch this episode next: Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food) Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. Balancing your omega-6 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids can be complicated, but it's crucial for your health. Let me break it down for you. Check out Dr. Berg's Cod Liver Oil Here: 🛒 https://drbrg.co/3pzzjUZ OR https://amzn.to/3K9hrtN DATA: https://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.e8707 https://www.jeffnobbs.com/posts/death-by-vegetable-oil-what-the-studies-say https://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i1246 0:00 Introduction: Understanding the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio 1:07 Are omega-6 fatty acids bad? 3:00 How to balance your omega-fatty acid ratio 5:25 Learn more about cod liver oil! Let's talk about how to balance your ratio of omega-fatty acids and why you need to do this in the first place. The average person's diet is way too high in omega-6 fatty acids and too low in omega-3 fatty acids. The ideal ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids is 1:1. However, the average ratio of these fatty acids for Americans is about 20:1. If you're deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, you could have cognitive issues or problems with your eyes. Men may also experience problems with low testosterone and fertility. Having high omega-6 fatty acids and low omega-3 fatty acids may potentially lead to: • Stiff red blood cells • Thick blood • Obesity (visceral fat) • Insulin resistance or diabetes • Inflammation • Thrombus • Vasospasm • Vasoconstriction The best and easiest way to balance your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is to increase your omega-3 fatty acids. Adding omega-3 fatty acids to your diet is even more important than removing the omega-6 fatty acids. Both fish oil and cod liver oil are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. But, cod liver oil also has vitamin D and vitamin A. Algae is an excellent vegan source of omega-3 fatty acids. Here are a few more ways to balance this ratio: • Replace your salad dressing with olive oil • Avoid fried foods from restaurants • Consume fatty fish 2 to 3 times per week • Consume grass-fed beef • Limit the amount of chicken and grain-fed animal products you consume • Consume walnuts Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 57, 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: https://bit.ly/FB-DrBerg Instagram: https://bit.ly/IG-DrBerg TikTok: https://bit.ly/TikTok-DrBerg 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, and 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 physic ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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