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I take a natural supplement (Nature's Way) Omega 3-6-9 that is in a "perfect ratio". Does it work? Who knows but I'm here posting away!

You probably should switch to taking just omega-3s. Omega-6s act as an inflammatory agent in our bodies - omega-3s act as an anti-inflammatory agent. One of the big problems with our modern diet is that most of the oils we eat (e.g., vegetable) are high in omega-6s so the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 is out of whack. The optimum ratio of 6s to 3s is thought to be 1:1 (some say 4:1). Our diets are more like 20:1. This might be why we see an increase in the incidence of inflammatory disease.

You don't need to worry about omega-9s (it's not considered an essential fatty acid), they aren't that helpful and your body can make as much as it needs from unsaturated fats.

I take the Nordic Naturals fish oils. They are more expensive, but they are molecularly distilled to get the heavy metals out (especially important for women who are pregnant or might have children) and they have a very high concentration of omega-3s.

Thanks Nightmare.

The supplement I take has ~ 1500 mg of Omega-3 and 500mg of Omega-6. A 3:1 ratio. Are you suggesting this could be harmful even in the 3:1 ratio?

Thanks!