Why grass-fed beef and omega-3 eggs are better for you
ω-6 and ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Inflammation, Obesity and Foods of Animal Resources
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Your body needs a good balance of two types of fats: omega-6 (common in grains and oils) and omega-3 (found in fish and grass). Too much omega-6 makes you more inflamed and prone to gaining weight. Animals fed grass or omega-3 supplements make meat and eggs with more healthy omega-3s.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Your body needs a good balance of two types of fats: omega-6 (common in grains and oils) and omega-3 (found in fish and grass). Too much omega-6 makes you more inflamed and prone to gaining weight. Animals fed grass or omega-3 supplements make meat and eggs with more healthy omega-3s.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 51 / 5
Evidence Score
Based on clinical experience or non-systematic literature reviews. The lowest level of evidence as they are most susceptible to bias and personal perspective.
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Eggs from hens fed grain instead of their natural diet of pasture and insects contain higher levels of pro-inflammatory lipids.
Diets with a high ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids are linked to higher levels of inflammation and greater body fat in humans, while diets with a balanced ratio are linked to lower inflammation and reduced obesity risk.
Consuming ω-3 fatty acids from fish oil, microalgae, or fortified foods raises their levels in human blood and tissues and is linked to lower levels of certain inflammatory signaling molecules made from arachidonic acid.
The human body converts only a small amount of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) into EPA and DHA, so consuming EPA and DHA directly from food or supplements is necessary to reach levels required for normal physiological function.
Grass-fed beef has more omega-3 fatty acids and a lower omega-6 to omega-3 ratio than grain-fed beef, with measured differences of up to 4.5 times more omega-3 and five times lower omega-6 to omega-3 ratio.