Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How can i increase omega 3 intake without omega 6? is that possible and does it matter? eg walnuts have 4x omega 6 than omega 3
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Possible, however...: Yes, this is possible. The average American diet has far more omega 6 than 3 but not all o6's are equal-no real need to limit the essential o6 GLA. Vegetarian sources of o3's like flax, walnut & hempseeds tend to have a healthy balance of essential o3 ; 6's but fish & fish oil have much more o3's than 6's. See http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400149/balancing-omega-3-and-omega-6.html for more info.
Answered 12/27/2014
4.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My nails have recently taken on a yellow tinge to them for two weeks now which is now very noticeable. I am taking a multi vitamin and omega three.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it alright / safe if I will intake three different vitamins (a, c, e) everyday?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Have IBS, feel like I can't make my rectum contract enough and never feel empty , I go to toilet every 3 or 4 days though I increased my fibres intake?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Does the intake of omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol?
I have a dry and itchy skin. I have reduced my meat intake and i eat a lot of veggies and fruits instead. My skin has become more dry since, what to do? I supplement with protein shake and omega 3. Note: I have always had dry skin, it's worse now.
What's the difference between flax seed Omega 3 and fish oil omega 3 intake?
Do any of the common nuts (peanuts, cashews, almonds, etc.) have omega 3's, or just walnuts? How much omega 3's is in 1oz of walnuts?
Hi I am strictly vegetarian and looking for omega-3 DHA source. I wanted to know if ALA in Walnuts gets converted to DHA sufficient well in our body?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
