What is so important about having a 1:1 ratio of omega-3 to omega-6?
Many of you have heard we need more omega-3 in our diets and that we get sufficient amounts of omega-6. What most people don’t understand is the importance of the “balance” – Your body needs a 1:1 ratio in order to properly metabolize and use these essential fatty acids (EFAs). Health publications and practitioners have traditionally recommended supplements and foods rich in omega-3 (such as fish and flax) to counter the overabundance of the omega-6. The goal is to achieve a better balance of the EFAs, however, if your body does not receive both simultaneously, they are not nearly as efficacious as if taken together. Mother nature’s intended balance (1:1 ratio of omega-3 to omega-6) lies within the cranberry seed. Our cold processing maintains the original phytonutrient profile as much as possible. This yields higher utilization and uptake by your body (bioavailability) of these and the numerous other nutrients in our formulas.
