ω6 to ω3 ratios in various populations
| Population | ω6:ω3 | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Palaeolithic | 0.97*,† | Eaton et al37 |
| Greece prior to 1960 | 1.00–2.00 | Simopoulos14 |
| Current USA | 16.74 | Eaton et al37 |
| UK and Northern Europe | 15.00 | Sanders (2000)39 |
| Japan | 4.00 | Sugano and Hirahana (2000)40 |
| India rural | 5–6.1 | Pella et al (2003)41 |
| India urban | 38–50 | Pella et al (2003)41 |
*Data from Eaton et al.37
†Assuming an energy intake of 35:35 of animal:plant sources.