Omega-6 and Omega-3 Balance: Unlocking Health Insights with Dr. Artemis P. Simopoulos and Chip Paul
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Summary
Omega-6 to Omega-3 balance is critical for regulating inflammation and supporting long-term health.
Modern diets are heavily skewed toward Omega-6 due to industrial seed oils.
Historical diets like the Mediterranean diet offered a natural 1:1 to 4:1 ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3, supporting longevity and disease prevention.
TrueMedX Enhanced Omega with CBG provides a plant-based, clean source of Omega-3s enhanced with broad-spectrum cannabinoids.
Dr. Artemis P. Simopoulos stresses that balancing fats could usher in a golden age of nutrition and health if properly addressed.
Educational resources like the white paper co-authored by Dr. Simopoulos and Chip Paul are available for deeper insights.
Restoring dietary balance can help combat obesity, chronic inflammation, and disease trends driven by poor lipid metabolism.
In a powerful conversation between Dr. Artemis P. Simopoulos, one of the world’s leading voices on essential fatty acids, and Chip Paul, founder of TrueMedX, the importance of balancing Omega-6 and Omega-3 fats took center stage. Their discussion offers critical insights for anyone seeking better health, prevention of chronic disease, and a deeper understanding of how dietary fats shape our biology.
Today, we'll unpack their conversation, highlight key takeaways, and share how TrueMedX Enhanced Omega with CBG can help you achieve optimal nutritional balance.
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Episode Guide: Key Chapters
Here's a quick guide to major topics discussed in the full episode:
Chapters:
(01:07) Dr. Semopoulos bio
(09:36) Researchers at NIH
(25:40) Eating more greens
(32:53) Omega 6, Omega 3, Omega six ratio affects cell metabolism
(48:00) The Omega Diet
(55:59) Artificial intelligence can reinvigorate nutrition science
Today, we'll unpack their conversation, highlight key takeaways, and share how TrueMedX Enhanced Omega with CBG can help you achieve optimal nutritional balance.
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Omega-6 Omega-3 balance: The Modern Omega Crisis
According to Dr. Simopoulos, the rise in chronic diseases, obesity, and inflammation can be largely traced back to a dietary imbalance: our consumption of Omega-6 fatty acids has skyrocketed, while Omega-3 intake has plummeted. Historically, humans consumed these fats in a near 1:1 ratio. Today, in America, that ratio has ballooned to 16:1 or higher in favor of Omega-6 — a massive driver of systemic inflammation.
"The importance of balance in nutrition cannot be overstated," Dr. Simopoulos emphasized. "It should be the golden age of nutrition and health."
Instead, the food industry’s reliance on cheap seed oils rich in Omega-6, such as corn, soybean, and sunflower oils, has distorted our lipid metabolism and fueled a health crisis recognized by pediatric research institutions and the NIH.
Why Omega-3 Matters
Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in chia seed oil, camelina, flaxseed, and wild fish, are critical for regulating inflammation, supporting the endocannabinoid system (ECS), and promoting healthy brain, heart, and immune function. A deficiency in Omega-3 disrupts ECS balance — the master regulatory system of our bodies — contributing to chronic disease, cognitive decline, and metabolic dysfunction.
"If you look at the Mediterranean diet or the traditional Greek diet," Dr. Simopoulos explained, "they naturally provided a healthy balance between Omega-6 and Omega-3 fats. That's why we saw lower rates of obesity and chronic disease."
The Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, wild greens, and seafood, not only nourishes lipid metabolism but also protects against modern inflammatory disorders. aperiam, numquam dolorem.
How the Food Industry Failed Us
Both Chip and Dr. Simopoulos underscored how industrialized food production and misguided dietary guidelines have harmed public health.
Processed foods are dominated by Omega-6-rich oils.
Public health campaigns ignored the critical need for Omega-3 fats.
Health policy has been slow to correct course, despite overwhelming scientific evidence.
"I think it's mostly insecure people who are threatened, biased, and can create problems," Dr. Simopoulos said candidly, reflecting on resistance to necessary change within health education and policymaking circles.
Restoring Nutritional Balance
The good news? You can take control of your health by restoring balance — starting with your dietary fats.
Key steps include:
Minimizing processed foods loaded with Omega-6 oils.
Prioritizing Omega-3 sources like chia seed oil, camelina oil, wild fish, and plant-based supplements.
Choosing science-backed supplements that respect your body's natural biochemistry.
TrueMedX Enhanced Omega with CBG is specifically formulated to help modern diets reclaim balance. Sourced from chia seed oil and camelina oil, it delivers a rich supply of plant-based Omega-3s, synergistically combined with CBG (cannabigerol) to support ECS balance and inflammation regulation.
Unlike many fish oil products, TrueMedX Enhanced Omega offers:
Plant-based purity
Broad-spectrum cannabinoids to enhance absorption and function
An optimal Omega-3 profile to counteract the modern Omega-6 overload
TrueMedX Enhanced Omega with CBG: Your Partner in Health
Why Choose TrueMedX Enhanced Omega with CBG?
Supports endocannabinoid system health
Encourages inflammation balance
Promotes healthy lipid metabolism
Vegan, clean, and sustainably sourced
Free from the toxins sometimes found in fish oil
By replenishing your body with plant-based Omega-3s and CBG, you can help restore internal balance, protect against chronic disease, and unlock the "golden age" of health that Dr. Simopoulos envisions.
Meet Dr. Artemis P. Simopoulos
Artemis P. Simopoulos, M.D. is the Founder and President of the Center for Genetics, Nutrition and Health, a nonprofit educational organization in Washington, D.C., since 1990. A graduate of Barnard College and the Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Simopoulos is a physician, endocrinologist, and world authority on essential fatty acids. Her research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) focused on the nutritional aspects of genetic and endocrine disorders, the evolutionary aspects of diet and fatty acids, and the importance of a balanced Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio in health, growth, and development.
Dr. Simopoulos served as a nutritional adviser to the Office of Consumer Affairs at the White House, chaired the NIH Nutrition Coordinating Committee, and represented the U.S. in international health delegations. She has authored over 370 scientific papers, edited more than 60 books and journal supplements, and received numerous awards for her contributions to the field. She is currently Consulting Editor for Lifestyle Genomics.
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Final Thoughts: A New Era of Health
As Dr. Simopoulos and Chip Paul make clear, balancing your Omega-6 to Omega-3 intake is not a fringe idea — it is essential, foundational health science backed by decades of research.
If you're ready to:
Take control of your health
Reduce inflammation
Nourish your body at the cellular level
Align with the wisdom of traditional diets like the Mediterranean diet
Then it's time to prioritize your Omega-3 intake with intentional food choices and strategic supplementation.
Dr. Simopoulos put it best: “The importance of balance in nutrition cannot be overstated.”
You can learn even more by exploring the white paper co-authored by Dr. Artemis P. Simopoulos and Chip Paul:
Explore TrueMedX Enhanced Omega with CBG
FAQ
What is the importance of Omega-6 and Omega-3 balance?
Maintaining a balanced intake of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids is crucial for regulating inflammation, supporting the endocannabinoid system, and preventing chronic disease.
Why is the modern American diet so high in Omega-6?
Processed foods, industrial seed oils (like corn and soybean oil), and fast foods have flooded the modern diet with Omega-6 fats, disrupting our natural nutritional balance.
What are the best sources of Omega-3?
Chia seed oil, camelina oil, flaxseed, and wild fish are rich, natural sources of Omega-3 fatty acids.
What health issues are linked to Omega-6 dominance?
Excess Omega-6 intake is associated with chronic inflammation, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and autoimmune conditions.
How does TrueMedX Enhanced Omega with CBG help?
It provides a plant-based, toxin-free source of Omega-3s combined with CBG to promote inflammation balance, lipid metabolism, and overall health through ECS support.
Who is Dr. Artemis P. Simopoulos?
Dr. Simopoulos is a world-renowned physician, researcher, and authority on essential fatty acids who has led groundbreaking work at the NIH and beyond to advance health education on diet and nutrition.