In a message dated 2/1/03 10:37:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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 > In the same manner the famous mediterannean "paradoxon" can be explained
 > as well. OA (the olive oil fat) competes for d5d and d6d as well. Just
 > in a very much reduced action. The enzymes have the strongest affinity
 > for omega-3 fat.

Does this mean that consuming olive oil will interfere with the
anti-inflammatory benefits of omega-3 fat?  How does one determine how to
tweak their ratios of the various fatty acids?