[RobinP]

I use Flaxseed oil, which is the richest source of the essential fatty acid known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) or omega-3 fatty acid. It contains approximately 58% to 60% omega-3 fatty acids and 18% to 20% omega-6 fatty acids. It is estimated that the optimal ratio between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is approximately 1 to 4. Most people are deficient in omega-3 and consume excessive amounts of the omega-6 fats and oils. In fact, studies report that the omega-3/omega-6 ratio for many people in the United States is between 1:20 and 1:30. Flaxseed oil, which contains 3 times more omega-3 than omega-6, may be used to help reverse the imbalance between omega-3 and omega-6.