Linoleic Acid (Omega-6)
Heart & circulation markersWhat the test generally measures, and what to ask about it.
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What is Linoleic Acid (Omega-6)?
The main dietary omega-6 fatty acid, found largely in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.
Linoleic acid is the most common omega-6 fatty acid in the diet, and the body cannot make it, so it comes from foods such as vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds. In a large global analysis, higher blood levels of linoleic acid were associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and related deaths. This is an advanced fatty-acid marker reported inside a specialized panel rather than a routine blood test.
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