Omega 6:3 Ratio: The Inflammation Risk Hiding in Plain Sight

Most people have never heard of it—but your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio might be the most important blood marker you’re not tracking. Left unchecked, it can quietly drive chronic inflammation, disease, and premature aging.

What Is Omega-6?

Omega-6 is an essential fatty acid—your body needs it for immune function, brain activity, and healing. But it’s easy to overdo. Found in vegetable oils (like canola, corn, soy, sunflower), processed foods, and grain-fed meat, omega-6 is now off the charts in most people’s diets.

What was once a helpful nutrient is now a chronic health risk.

The Problem with Too Much Omega-6

Your body needs a balance between omega-6 (pro-inflammatory) and omega-3 (anti-inflammatory). Ideally, your ratio should be 4:1 or lower. But today, the average person’s ratio is 15:1 to 25:1—putting the body in a constant state of low-grade inflammation.

This imbalance has been linked to:

• Heart disease

• Obesity and insulin resistance

• Mood disorders

• Joint pain and autoimmune conditions

• Skin issues like acne, eczema, and premature aging

Test. Don’t Guess.

At our clinic, we measure your actual omega 6:3 ratio using a simple test. Then we use targeted nutritional strategies to help safely shift your ratio into the optimal range—usually within 120 days, verified by follow-up blood work.

Balance Isn’t Optional—It’s Foundational

You can’t fix what you don’t measure. But once you do, restoring your omega balance becomes a game-changer for energy, clarity, mood, skin, and long-term health.

Is your omega 6:3 ratio putting your health at risk? Call us for our free discovery call.