Key markers of cardiometabolic health with increasing levels of linoleic acid in the blood, with higher levels generally linked to more favorable values compared to the lowest levels. Each bar shows ...

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 ...

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 ...

Breastfeeding has been associated with improved cognitive development. This may be explained by polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content of breast milk, especially long-chain (LC) PUFA that are ...

New research that used blood markers to measure linoleic acid levels and their relation to cardiometabolic risk adds evidence that this omega-6 fatty acid may help to lower risks of heart disease and ...