How FATS Affect Your Metabolism

Are you fighting a sluggish metabolism? The types of FATS you consume may be to blame, and a new study proves it.

What you need to know is there are 2 driving forces behind an aging metabolism:

✅ Insulin Resistance

✅ Chronic Inflammation

And also that we have loads of ways to reverse these things!

A new study found a DIRECT LINK between blood levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids and key markers of metabolic health in middle-aged adults:

😥 Higher levels of omega-6 were linked with worse levels of insulin resistance, inflammation, and cholesterol—not a good thing.

😀 Higher levels of omega-3 were linked with healthier metabolic markers.

This is easy to influence by the foods we eat!

✖️ Main food sources of omega-6 fats are refined oils and processed foods

✔️ Main food sources of omega-3 fats are fatty fish, nuts, and seeds

You can also take Fish Oil to boost omega-3 fats.

I routinely measure essential fatty acid levels in my patients and look directly at the balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fats.

・I often find higher omega-6 levels in patients who work or frequently eat at restaurants.

・Testing essential fatty acids can tell you if your Fish Oil supplement is working!

Are you ready for a fresh perspective on your health? As a board-certified Integrative & Functional Medicine physician, I can help you “think outside of the box” and dig deeper with a variety of laboratory testing to help uncover the underlying root causes of your symptoms and create a plan personalized for you that goes beyond the prescription pad to incorporate diet/lifestyle change, nutritional supplements, holistic therapies, health coaching and more! Contact us to schedule an appointment or learn more.