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Eating too many omega-6 fats (like in vegetable oils) compared to omega-3 fats (like in fish) can make your body more inflamed, which can damage your blood vessels and lead to clogged arteries over time.
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This study found that people who ate more omega-3s and fewer omega-6s had less inflammation in their blood, which is exactly what the claim says happens when omega-6 is too high compared to omega-3.
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