Does a diet with 6% alpha-linolenic acid reduce the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in hen eggs?

Omega-3 Enriched Eggs1 min readUpdated June 10, 2026

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
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