Feeding laying hens a diet containing 3.0–4.5% Sacha Inchi oil for 56 days results in egg yolks with omega-3 fatty acid levels rising from 0.8% to over 9.1% and the n-6/n-3 ratio dropping by about...

We analyzed the available evidence and found that adding Sacha Inchi oil to hen feed appears to significantly increase omega-3 fatty acids in egg yolks while lowering the n-6/n-3 ratio. One study showed that when hens were fed a diet with 3.0–4.5% Sacha Inchi oil for 56 days, the omega-3 content in yolks rose from 0.8% to over 9.1%, and the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats dropped by about nine times [1]. Egg production and most measures of egg quality stayed the same during this time. The evidence we’ve reviewed so far includes 18 assertions that support this effect, with no studies or claims contradicting it. This suggests that Sacha Inchi oil may be a strong dietary tool for boosting omega-3 levels in eggs without harming laying performance. The n-6/n-3 ratio is important because a lower number is often linked to reduced inflammation in the body, though we don’t make claims about health outcomes in people who eat these eggs. We don’t know yet how long these changes last after stopping the oil, or whether different amounts or types of hens would respond the same way. The study was limited to one specific dose and duration, and we haven’t seen data on long-term use or variations in feed composition. What we’ve found so far points to Sacha Inchi oil as a promising feed additive for producing eggs with a more favorable fatty acid profile. If you’re looking for eggs with higher omega-3 and lower n-6/n-3, choosing eggs from hens fed Sacha Inchi oil may be one way to get them — but check labels carefully, since not all “omega-3 enriched” eggs use this method.