Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid): recommended daily intake
Reference values for omega-6 (linoleic acid) across life-stage groups, from National Academies: Dietary Reference Intakes for Macronutrients (2005).
17g
men
12g
women
Adults 19–50.
| Life stage | RDA / AI | UL | EAR | AMDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infants 0–6 months | 4.4g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Infants 7–12 months | 4.6g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Children 1–3 years | 7g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Children 4–8 years | 10g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Males 9–13 years | 12g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Females 9–13 years | 10g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Males 14–18 years | 16g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Females 14–18 years | 11g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Adult males 19–50 | 17g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Adult females 19–50 | 12g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Adult males 51+ | 14g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Adult females 51+ | 11g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Pregnancy (19–30) | 13g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Lactation (19–30) | 13g (AI) | - | - | - |
Notes
- These Adequate Intakes apply to linoleic acid specifically, not total omega-6 fatty acids.
- No Tolerable Upper Intake Level was established for linoleic acid.
Source: National Academies: Dietary Reference Intakes for Macronutrients (2005) (snapshot 2026-07-26)