Food Programme - Omega 3

According to scientists, we need to dramatically increase our intake of omega 3 fatty acids and reduce our intake of omega 6 fatty acids to achieve a healthy balance. It is a controversial debate with all sorts of vested interests at stake.

As manufacturers add omega 3 to a whole host of products, consumers can be left confused in the face of claim and counter claim. What can they believe? What is in the products we buy anyway, and how much does it matter?

Sheila Dillon explores the issues.

Broadcast on:

BBC Radio 4, 4:00pm Monday 26th October 2009

Duration:

25 minutes

Available until:

12:00am Thursday 1st January 2099

Categories:

• Factual,
• Food & Drink