Why is it necessary that I should increase my intake of Omega Fatty Acid? Our requirement of essential fatty acids has changed radically over the last century. Our ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 should be close to 1:1, but it now hovers around over 10:1 and goes up to 20:1. This is due to the consumption of corn, sunflower, safflower, sesame and other Omega-6 oils in our daily diet. Many people think these excesses to be the main factor in a number of chronic medical conditions including arthritis, ...