Table 1 Nutrient intake targets for a study of exploratory analgesic dietary interventions for chronic daily headache, May 2010*
Nutrient | Low omega-6 diet | Low omega-6 + High omega-3 diet |
|---|---|---|
Total protein | 18 | 18 |
Total carbohydrate | 50 | 50 |
Total fat | 32 | 32 |
Trans fatty acids | <0.5 | <0.5 |
Total saturated fat | 13 | 13 |
Total monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) | 16 | 14 |
Total polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) | 2.5 | 4.5 |
Linoleic acid, 18:2n-6 (LA) | <2.0 | <2.0 |
Arachidonic acid, 20:4n-6 (AA) | 60 mg | 150 mg |
Alpha-linolenic acid, 18:3n-3 (ALA) | 0.6 | 1.8 |
Eicosapentaenoic acid, 20:5n-3 (EPA) + Docosahexaenoic acid, 22:6n-3 (DHA) | 150 mg | 1500-2000 mg |