In a message dated 12/2/98 9:45:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< The Kitava diet probably has a favorable ratio of w-6 to
 w-3 fats, and an unfavorable ratio is beginning to be recognized
 as a risk factor for cancer.  The absence of grains is probably a
 help for the Kitava as well.  Not only are most grains high in
 w-6 but of course they also may contain carcinogenic lectins.
  >>
Could you please explain what w-6 and w-3 are and what is afavorable ratio?
Thanks
Love
sandy