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A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids or supplements like fish oil or krill oil may promote skin health by fighting inflammation. Optimizing your intake offers natural benefits for various skin conditions.

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Peanut butter is relatively high in inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids compared to other healthy fats. Moderating intake, choosing quality brands and balancing it with omega-3s can allow you to enjoy it as part of an overall anti-inflammatory diet.

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Omega-6 fatty acids serve important functions, but today's diets contain far more than optimal. Avoiding excess dietary omega-6s from common sources like vegetable oils and processed foods while increasing anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats can provide major benefits for overall health.

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In summary, while avocados contain beneficial omega-3 ALA, salmon is far richer in EPA and DHA omega-3s which deliver the broadest benefits for health.For optimal omega-3 status, regular consumption of fatty fish like salmon alongside plant sources like avocados, flaxseeds and walnuts provides both the marine and plant-derived forms of this essential fatty acid.

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In summary, while olive oil provides small amounts of both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, it naturally contains significantly higher levels of omega-6 linoleic acid.The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 is estimated to be around 8:1 for extra virgin olive oil, up to 20:1 for more refined varieties.

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In summary, the omega-3 DHA appears most important for overall brain health and development. EPA and ALA also provide benefits. A balance of omega-3s and omega-6s is ideal, as excessive omega-6 and low omega-3 promotes neural inflammation.

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