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by rafeed 4032 days ago
This is true, but their ratios are remaining relatively the same.

"Soylent 1.5 has a 94 percent increase in omega-3 fatty acids (DHA, ALA), a 92 percent increase in the omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid, and a 17 percent reduction in the already low saturated fat levels."

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"A lower ratio of omega-6/omega-3 fatty acids is more desirable in reducing the risk of many of the chronic diseases of high prevalence in Western societies, as well as in the developing countries, that are being exported to the rest of the world."

Link to source for inquiring minds: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12442909