Does Sacha Inchi oil in chicken feed reduce the n-6/n-3 ratio in egg yolks?

Sacha Inchi & Egg Fatty Acids1 min readUpdated June 10, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence on whether adding Sacha Inchi oil to chicken feed affects the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in egg yolks. What we’ve found so far is that one assertion, supported by 18.0 studies or data points, suggests this change can lower the ratio from about 27 to under 3.0,...

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (0)
No supporting evidence found
Contradicting (0)
No contradicting evidence found
Primary Studies (1)

Supplementing Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) Oil in Laying Hen Diets: Influences on Production Performance, Egg Quality and Fatty Acid Profile

DOI: 10.3390/vetsci12100953

Update History

Published
June 10, 2026·Last updated June 10, 2026
  • Invalid DateNew topic created from assertion

Sign up to see full analysis