Table 3.
Summary of polyunsaturated fatty acid composition in Tsimane and Cincinnati milk*
| Fatty acid totals and ratios | Tsimane | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total n‐6 | 12.47% | 20.58% |
| Total n‐3 | 3.44% | 2.00% |
| Total n‐6/Total n‐3 | 3.48/1 | 7.56/1 |
| Total n‐6 LCPUFA | 1.97% | 1.15% |
| Total n‐3 LCPUFA | 1.54% | 0.42% |
| n‐6 LCPUFA/n‐3 LCPUFA | 1.28/1 | 2.75/1 |
| LA/ALA | 5.38/1 | 11.95/1 |
| AA/EPA | 5.34/1 | 8.86/1 |
| AA/DHA | 1.53/1 | 3.43/1 |
LCPUFA, long‐chain polyunsaturated fatty acid; AA, arachidonic acid; ALA, α‐linolenic acid; EPA, eicosapentaenoic acid; DHA, docosahexaenoic acid. *Total n‐6 is the sum of mean 18:2n‐6, 18:3n‐6, 20:2n‐6, 20:3n‐6, 20:4n‐6 and 22:5n‐6 percentages. Total n‐3 is the sum of mean 18:3n‐3, 20:4n‐3, 20:5n‐3, 22:5n‐3 and 22:6n‐3 percentages. Total n‐6 LCPUFA is the sum of mean 20:2n‐6, 20:3n‐6, 20:4n‐6 and 22:5n‐6 percentages. Total n‐3 LCPUFA is the sum of mean 20:4n‐3, 20:5n‐3, 22:5n‐3 and 22:6n‐3 percentages.