Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids are necessary for proper human growth and development throughout all stages of life. Both are found in equal amounts in our bodies when we are born, however as we age they deplete. Since the human body cannot make its own Omega-3 and 6, your diet must provide a steady intake of both.

Dietary Sources of Omega-3
·flax / walnuts
·oily fish
·seal

Dietary Sources of Omega-6
·plants and vegetables (especially in cooking oils)

Omega-3 and Omega-6 should be found in a 1:1 ratio. However our diets are so high in Omega-6 that many doctors suggest the Omega-
3:Omega-6 ratio may be anywhere from 1:20 to 1:40.

If you are looking to increase your Omega-3 intake to try to balance the Omega-3:Omega-6 ratio, below is an explanation of the three types of Omega-3 supplements available to you.