Listen "How We Got So Out of Balance — And What to Do About It"
Episode Synopsis
In Episode 2 of The Omega Chronicles, host Nolen Davis and co-host Stuart Tomc take us deeper into the story of how we lost balance between Omega-6 and Omega-3 — and what that means for our health today. They discuss the rise of inflammatory disease starting in the 1960s with industrial farming and the Farm Bill, and explain how this shift drastically increased Omega-6 consumption across the Western diet. Stuart debunks the myth that simply avoiding seed oils is enough and explains why Omega-3 supplementation is now essential — even in places like Japan, where fish consumption is high. They dive into the importance of Omega-3s at every life stage, from pregnancy and childhood development to cognitive performance, heart health, aging, and mental wellness. Stuart also reveals that Omega-3 levels are more predictive of disease than cholesterol, and that test-based nutrition is the new gold standard. The episode closes with a powerful call to action: understanding your Omega ratio is no longer optional — it’s foundational to a long, vibrant, pain-free life.