Fatty acids, which represent a substantial part of lipids in the human body, are important sources of energy. Fatty acids can either be saturated or unsaturated carboxylic acids containing carbon ...

You know about the brightening wonders of vitamin C; the wrinkle smoothing prowess of vitamin A and hydrating powers of vitamin E. But chances are you might not yet have stumbled upon vitamin F, or ...

Gamma-linolenic acid and dihomo-γ-linolenic acid are mainly formed in the human body from linoleic acid. Their concentrations in serum are very low in comparison to, for example, linoleic acid. The ...

Many lipid molecules provide health benefits beyond their basic nutritional values and are included under the chemical classification of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Because of their ...

Omega-6 fatty acids have traditionally been associated with promoting inflammation, but a new study shows that they also might have anti-inflammatory effects. From the University of Eastern Finland, ...

(UPDATED) Higher levels of the omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) linoleic acid are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events, particularly reductions in mortality and ...

Philadelphia, PA, July 28, 2008 – Have a cookie before breast-feeding, mom? Eating special cookies enriched with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) can increase the level of these potentially healthful ...

High serum omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations are linked to a significantly reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. The study found that high serum omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid ...

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The effects of linoleic acid on the human body are largely dependent on genes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid. People carrying ...