This thread will be used to discuss omega-6 fatty acids, which we generally get far too much of or get in a ration that is undesirable.
Omega-6 fats: the alternative hypothesis for diseases of civilization http://breaknutrition.com/omega-6-fats-alternative-hypothesis-diseases-civilization/
Omega-6 fats: the alternative hypothesis for diseases of civilization http://breaknutrition.com/omega-6-fats-alternative-hypothesis-diseases-civilization/
Most such studies make no attempt to lower n-6, but just add n-3 on top of it. Due to competition between the two types of fat and as seen in AMD, this is unlikely to be a successful strategy.