What is the recommended dosage of Omega 6 per day?

Fri, Nov 26, 2010

I am looking for how much omega 6 I should be having every day. I do NOT get any in my normal foods because all I eat is whey protein powder. The only omega 6 I get is from borage oil and I am wonder how much borage oil I should be taking in ratio comparison to fish/flax oil

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thebattwoman Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 1:50 pm

Excess Omega 6 in studies have shown that tumors can grow faster, larger and more invasive. Also a study at an LA Vets home showed that a group who had a diet high on Omega 6 had twice the mortality rate of those on a regular diet. So be aware of that.

There is no official recommended daily dose for omega-6 fatty acids. Taken in oil form, approximately 1–2% of the daily calorie intake, or 1 tsp (3–6 g per day), should prevent signs of deficiency in most adults. An optimal dose is around 3–6% of daily calorie intake, or 1 tbsp (9–18 g daily). Some researchers suggest that 10% of daily calorie intake as linoleic acid is required to maintain optimal function.

thebattwoman Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Excess Omega 6 in studies have shown that tumors can grow faster, larger and more invasive. Also a study at an LA Vets home showed that a group who had a diet high on Omega 6 had twice the mortality rate of those on a regular diet. So be aware of that.

There is no official recommended daily dose for omega-6 fatty acids. Taken in oil form, approximately 1–2% of the daily calorie intake, or 1 tsp (3–6 g per day), should prevent signs of deficiency in most adults. An optimal dose is around 3–6% of daily calorie intake, or 1 tbsp (9–18 g daily). Some researchers suggest that 10% of daily calorie intake as linoleic acid is required to maintain optimal function.

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