Mind & Matter
Your Ancestry Changes How Your Body Handles Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats | Floyd Chilton | Ep 294
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Human genetic variation in dietary fat metabolism and its implications for health & disease.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Linoleic Acid Rise: Linoleic acid now comprises 6-8% or more of energy in Western diets.
Metabolic Pathways: Omega-6 linoleic acid converts to arachidonic acid and pro-inflammatory oxylipins; omega-3 ALA converts via shared enzymes to EPA/DHA with anti-inflammatory…