Linoleic acid, vegetable oils & inflammation.

Abstract

Should we listen to warnings that linoleic acid (LA) promotes inflammation and that Americans would be healthier if they restricted their intake of LA (i.e., vegetable oils)? A recently published systematic review of 15 clinical trials failed to find any support for the "diet LA causes inflammation hypothesis." These findings support current recommendations that a diet with 5 to 10 energy percentage from polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as LA, is healthful and appropriate for most Americans.

• Authors: Kevin L Fritsche
• Journal: Missouri medicine (Mo Med) 2014 Jan-Feb Vol. 111 Issue 1 Pg. 41-3 ISSN: 0026-6620 [Print] United States
• PMID: 24645297 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review, Systematic Review)

Chemical References

• Biomarkers
• Dietary Fats
• Linoleic Acid

Topics

• Biomarkers (metabolism)
• Cardiovascular Diseases (metabolism, prevention & control)
• Dietary Fats (metabolism)
• Energy Intake
• Feeding Behavior
• Humans
• Inflammation (metabolism)
• Linoleic Acid (metabolism)