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Review/News Mar 2, 2016

Too Much Omega-6 Compared to Omega-3 May Raise Obesity Risk

A high omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio in modern diets is associated with increased risk factors for obesity through effects on inflammation, fat cell development, and metabolism.

Arachidonic Acid Gene Expression Metabolism Obesity

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Review/News Jan 1, 1996

How Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats May Influence Which Genes Get Switched On

Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids can directly influence gene activity involved in fat production, sugar metabolism, and inflammation, sometimes independent of eicosanoid signaling.

Gene Expression General Wellness Metabolism

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Too Much Omega-6 Compared to Omega-3 May Raise Obesity Risk

How Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats May Influence Which Genes Get Switched On

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