Recommendations from international health organizations on Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids consumption coincide in that the desirable ratio should fall within their limits in human milk (n-6:n-3 approx. 5:1)

The required amount of Omega-3 fatty acids depends on individual life cycles and on each person’s physiological or pathological (illness) state, which may require augmented intake of fatty acids. On average, it is estimated that 1% and 4% of the total energy requirements should come from Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, respectively.

Recommended Intake of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids