27/10/2025
If you carry FADS1 or FADS2 gene polymorphisms, your body struggles to convert plant omega-3 (ALA) into the active forms EPA and DHA. Yet, we were told to “eat fish for omega-3s.” But here’s the catch, most fish today are omega-3 deficient. Why? Because farmed fish are fed grains and soy instead of marine algae, the true origin of EPA and DHA.
That’s why I go straight to the source: phytoplankton. Pure, potent, and sustainable.
Think of it like skipping the middleman and going straight to the ocean’s blueprint.
Phytoplankton omega isn’t a trend, it’s an upgrade in human evolution. Tested, decontaminated, bioavailable. No fishy smell. No compromise. The purest form of performance fuel for your brain, heart, and cells.
In addition to this, today, in most Western diets, it’s ballooned to 15 : 1 to 25 : 1.
* In Australia, the USA, and Europe, average ratios are around:
* 🇺🇸 16–20 : 1
* 🇦🇺 15–17 : 1
* 🇪🇺 12–16 : 1
* In Japan and some Mediterranean regions, it’s still around 4–6 : 1 — and those populations consistently show lower inflammation and cardiovascular risk.
Why It Matters
Omega-6 (LA and AA) and omega-3 (EPA and DHA) share the same enzymatic pathway — Δ-5 and Δ-6 desaturases, controlled by the FADS1 and FADS2 genes. When you’re genetically “slow” in these enzymes, excess omega-6 completely dominates the pathway, crowding out omega-3 conversion and locking you into a pro-inflammatory state.
So even if you eat some flax or chia, your body can’t make enough EPA/DHA when the omega-6 load is high.
That’s why modern people — especially those with FADS variants — are effectively running on oxidised seed oils instead of clean cellular fuel.
Ideal Target for High-Performance
For optimal physiology, performance, and longevity:
✅ Aim for for better Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratio
✅ Eliminate high-LA seed oils: sunflower, canola, soybean, grapeseed, safflower
✅ Prioritise monounsaturated and marine sources: olive oil, avocado, algae, wild fish (if clean), phytoplankton omega
