Omega 3 / Omega 6 Fatty Acids

This category contains products that contain mixtures of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids but are not fish oils or flaxseed oil, which can be found in their own categories.

There are three major types of omega 3 fatty acids: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). On this site, most products with EPA and DHA will be in our fish oil category.

Most omega-6 fatty acids are consumed in the diet from vegetable oils as linoleic acid (LA).

There should be a balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. The ratio should be in the range of 2:1 - 4:1, omega-6 to omega-3. Most diets get enough omega 6, so omega 3 often needs to be supplemented - but in low-fat diets, omega 6 supplementation is highly recommended.