18 August 2026
Omega-3, 6, 7 & 9: Understanding The Wider Fatty Acid Spectrum In Clinical Practice.
Approximately 76% of the global population, including the UK, do not consume recommended amounts of omega-3 (Calder, 2025). While omega-3 is widely recommended, omega-6 is increasingly portrayed as inflammatory, particularly on social media. Yet humans require diverse fatty acids with distinct roles. Nutritionist Olivia Diaz explores why practitioners should consider the sufficiency, diversity, quality and balance of clients’ overall fatty acid profiles.
