Does a diet with 6% alpha-linolenic acid reduce the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in hen eggs?
What the Evidence Shows
We analyzed the available evidence and found that feeding laying hens a diet with 6% of their energy from alpha-linolenic acid appears to lower the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in their eggs [1]. The ratio dropped from 7.17 to 1.29 in the studies we reviewed, which suggests a significant shift toward a...
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June 10, 2026·Last updated June 10, 2026- Invalid DateNew topic created from assertion