Linoleic acid
Fatty acid
Reviewed human evidence related to linoleic acid. Effects depend on dose and context.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-16
Aliases: omega-6 linoleic acid
Reviewed outcomes
Essential nutrient
Linoleic acid · increase · Magnitude unknown
Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid obtained from food.
strong evidence · Context onlyEvidence, caveats & sources›Cardiovascular context
Linoleic acid · association · Magnitude unknown
Replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fats can improve dietary cardiovascular risk context.
moderate evidence · Human data reviewedEvidence, caveats & sources›