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Fatty acids

Omega-6 total

Every omega-6 fat in the sample added together, dominated by linoleic and arachidonic acid.

Unit µmol/LTypical adult range 1141–5040 µmol/L
What it is

Every omega-6 fat in the sample added together, dominated by linoleic and arachidonic acid.

Why it matters

It is the denominator of the omega-3/omega-6 ratio, and in most modern diets it is much the larger of the two totals.

Reading the number

A high total is close to universal and is not by itself a finding; the balance against omega-3 is what the panel is really reporting. Read it with that ratio.

What moves it
vegetable and seed oil intakeoverall fat intakegenetics of fat conversion
Read alongside
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)Arachidonic acid (20:4 n-6)Omega-3/Omega-6 ratioEicosadienoic acid (20:2 n-6)Eicosatrienoic acid (20:3 n-6)
When to raise it

Worth reading through the ratio rather than as an absolute value.

Tracking only, not a diagnosis. The range above is a typical adult reference range — the range printed by the lab that ran your test is the one that applies to you. Discuss anything that concerns you with your doctor.

Also known as

On a report in another language.

A lab report names this analyte in its own language. Vitals Vault recognises each of these and files them all under Omega-6 total.

Omega 6 TotalÓmega 6 TotalOmega-6 gesamt

Track your omega-6 total over time.

Omega-6 total is one of 165 analytes Vitals Vault charts over time. Import a lab report in any language and this number lands on a timeline only you can read.

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Tracking only. This app is not medical advice. Always discuss results and future analysis with your doctor.

Catalog entry last updated 2026-08-28. Browse all 165 metrics.