September 2024 PMID 39267068

Beneficial effects of linoleic acid on cardiometabolic health: an update.

Kristina H Jackson, William S Harris, Martha A Belury, Penny M Kris-Etherton, Philip C Calder

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Peak: 19 in Sep 2024
across 4 sources since Sep 2024

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Sep 2024 – Nov 2025

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What people are saying

The discussions overall emphasize the emerging evidence supporting linoleic acid’s health benefits, with participants referencing newer meta-analyses and reviews to challenge old notions about seed oils being inflammatory. Words like 'beneficial', 'review', and 'evidence' suggest a positive and investigative tone, reflecting high interest and moderate engagement, while examples such as references to studies from 2024-2025 underscore their focus on recent research sources.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the positive role of linoleic acid in cardiovascular health, citing recent reviews and meta-analyses.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity, with many referencing new studies, reviews, and debates surrounding the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some individuals deeply analyze the evidence, question prevailing views, and suggest exploring specific studies or experts, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions could influence perceptions by reinforcing the benefits of linoleic acid, but are mostly rooted in academic and scientific references rather than immediate behavioral changes.

Abstract in brief

  • Higher intake and blood levels of linoleic acid (LA), an omega-6 fatty acid, are linked to better heart and metabolic health, including lower risks of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
  • LA helps reduce harmful cholesterol levels more effectively than saturated fats and carbs, and recent studies show that people with more LA generally have healthier outcomes, especially in managing lipid disorders.
  • However, consuming too much LA might interfere with the body's ability to produce beneficial omega-3 fatty acids like EPA from ALA, though the exact level where this becomes a problem isn't clear. Additionally, ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids don’t really tell us enough about how much of each is needed for good health.

Top posts

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Gil Carvalho MD PhD
@NutritionMadeS3 · X

new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are inflammatory" let's base our views on evidence folks https://t.co/C8SBw0i0dq https://t.co/WNPp3znaR9

Sep 28, 2024 · 113 likes · 14 shares · 28,171 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

Thoughts on "Beneficial Effects of Linoleic Acid on Cardiometabolic Health: An Update" tl;dr: It's quite remarkable what you have to do to find these 'beneficial' effects. A monster post. This took far longer than I was expecting... https://t.co/79TjEew8I4 #lcl6 https://t.co/rSFOsktvIt

Nov 11, 2024 · 16 likes · 1 share · 28,295 followers View post →
GladstoneBrookes
@GladstoneB81859 · X

Beneficial effects of linoleic acid on cardiometabolic health: an update Nice and fairly concise review on everyone's favourite supposed dietary villain. https://t.co/UiznGmYV9i https://t.co/sJXar2DUVb

Sep 15, 2024 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 549 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

Guest Post: Prof. Hulbert's Response to "Beneficial Effects of Linoleic Acid on Cardiometabolic Health: an Update" A response to the recent @OmegaQuant paper on how seed oils are good for cardiovascular disease. https://t.co/bbqSe0NIl7 #lcl6 https://t.co/CPFt8UliWm

Oct 1, 2024 · 11 likes · 1 share · 28,295 followers View post →
Tavis Piattoly,MS,RD
@TavisPiattoly · X

@NutritionMadeS3 From our lab. https://t.co/2mYY85XNyS

Aug 3, 2025 · 4 likes · 2,328 followers View post →
WCM
@flexiblemandate · X

@bigfatsurprise What is your take on this study that was mentioned above in thread https://t.co/ONThC6FAE4

Dec 16, 2024 · 3 likes · 133 followers View post →

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Hubert Kamecki
@HKamecki · X

@dietamz @PBasiukiewicz W nadmiarze - owszem. Kapsułka to nie nadmiar. W zakresie normalnego spożycia kwas linolowy jest korzystny. Wiem, że jest o to ostatnio spina o niemalże ideologicznym zabarwieniu, ale sprawa nie jest zero-jedynkowa. https://t.co/kLmSmK4LT7

Nov 10, 2025 · 71 followers View post →
otw2
@imotw2 · X

@havard_sb @mar_svellingen Her er flere fra 2024–2025: - En metaanalyse fra september 2024: https://t.co/9fZOKJIK4K fant at høyere linolsyre (omega-6 i frøoljer) var assosiert med lavere inflammasjonsmarkører og redusert kardiovaskulær risiko - En gjennomgang fra februar 2025 https://t.co/370oTUQ5ZF fant

Nov 2, 2025 · 6,294 followers View post →
Tavis Piattoly,MS,RD
@TavisPiattoly · X

@NutritionMadeS3 From our lab. https://t.co/2mYY85XNyS

Aug 3, 2025 · 4 likes · 2,328 followers View post →
Kyle
@KyleMatovcik · X

@CptAncapistan Beneficial effects of linoleic acid on cardiometabolic health: an update - PubMed https://t.co/7gZqkBW5fv Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies - PMC https://t.co/FSdUSa6xBP Plasma linoleic

Jun 30, 2025 · 4,982 followers View post →
Anne Suess
@2chat2u · X

As far as I can make out the 'moderation adage' is very appropriate when it comes to oils. My preference is for very low processed oil intake in favour of walnut oil and sesame seeds (tahini). I rarely eat processed foods, so not much hidden intake. https://t.co/0gjjQ0Vn2C

Jun 8, 2025 · 112 followers View post →
Brett Chrest
@Chrest_brett · X

@raphaels7 @CharlesMBrenner Not looking so good for your perspective here https://t.co/CWQyL6dAAs https://t.co/hb2KUwo6w6

Jun 1, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,539 followers View post →
WCM
@flexiblemandate · X

@bigfatsurprise What is your take on this study that was mentioned above in thread https://t.co/ONThC6FAE4

Dec 16, 2024 · 3 likes · 133 followers View post →
Simon Hill MSc, BSc
@theproof · X

@drcateshanahan @DrHirschfield @MohammedAlo @NutritionMadeS3 @ACLifeMed @drjkahn Also worth reading: https://t.co/7ffKWnAefS

Dec 16, 2024 · 2 likes · 34,341 followers View post →
ThomasOfHookton
@luther_snell · X

@x26457474 Here's a recent review on the subject. They conclude nothing wrong with omega 6 oil, a minimum is needed, no decent evidence for an ideal omega 3:6 ratio, and the most common PUFA problem is lack of omega 3. https://t.co/E81OF6WtBK

Dec 14, 2024 · 1,297 followers View post →
K
@5280KN · X

@goddeketal https://t.co/HxL6K07Hjk

Dec 7, 2024 · 623 followers View post →
Mike Letizia
@68grt · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Thoughts on "Beneficial Effects of Linoleic Acid on Cardiometabolic Health: An Update" So no sooner do I write this po…

Nov 11, 2024 · 2 shares · 865 followers View post →
Mike Letizia
@68grt · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Thoughts on "Beneficial Effects of Linoleic Acid on Cardiometabolic Health: An Update" tl;dr: It's quite remarkable wh…

Nov 11, 2024 · 1 share · 865 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

Thoughts on "Beneficial Effects of Linoleic Acid on Cardiometabolic Health: An Update" tl;dr: It's quite remarkable what you have to do to find these 'beneficial' effects. A monster post. This took far longer than I was expecting... https://t.co/79TjEew8I4 #lcl6 https://t.co/rSFOsktvIt

Nov 11, 2024 · 16 likes · 1 share · 28,295 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

Thoughts on "Beneficial Effects of Linoleic Acid on Cardiometabolic Health: An Update" So no sooner do I write this post and publish it on September 3: Than this paper is released on September 12: “Beneficial Effects of Linoleic Acid on Cardiometaboli… https://t.co/79TjEevASw

Nov 11, 2024 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 28,295 followers View post →
Den Mitchell
@DennisMitc19677 · X

The $212 Billion Dollar Food ingredient poisoning your Brain? RE: What I... https://t.co/9rp1tXJzuj via @YouTube

Oct 19, 2024 · 98 followers View post →
Alx Artzen
@AlxArtzen · X

RT @AlxArtzen: The $212 Billion Dollar Food ingredient poisoning your Brain? RE: What I... https://t.co/JelGpGwfTp via @YouTube

Oct 19, 2024 · 1 share · 292 followers View post →
Alx Artzen
@AlxArtzen · X

The $212 Billion Dollar Food ingredient poisoning your Brain? RE: What I... https://t.co/JelGpGwfTp via @YouTube

Oct 19, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 292 followers View post →
Simon Hill MSc, BSc
@theproof · X

@NzyenR @drcateshanahan https://t.co/7ffKWnAefS

Oct 8, 2024 · 34,341 followers View post →
Simon Hill MSc, BSc
@theproof · X

@nicknorwitz I’ll give you a call this weekend. Read these if you get time https://t.co/W8xRDTjeUo https://t.co/7ffKWnAefS You could also interview Bill Harris or Philip Calder who have spent decades researching PUFAS.

Oct 8, 2024 · 2 likes · 34,341 followers View post →
U.S. Canola Association
@uscanola · X

A study in #Lipids in Health and Disease concluded that higher blood levels of the #omega-6 fatty acid, #linoleic acid (LA), found in #seedoils are associated with lower risk of coronary #heartdisease, stroke and type 2 #diabetes. the scientists wrote. https://t.co/LsMZNwCLSZ https://t.co/SJ7mda518X

Oct 4, 2024 · 862 followers View post →
Simon Hill MSc, BSc
@theproof · X

@glucosenerd @drcateshanahan You can read her book and you can read studies and peer reviewed reviews of studies directly. E.g https://t.co/bod90nkA8o. https://t.co/TtKVd8rmRl https://t.co/7ffKWnAefS

Oct 1, 2024 · 2 likes · 34,341 followers View post →
Seed Oil Disrespecter™️
@SeedOilDsrspctr · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Guest Post: Prof. Hulbert's Response to "Beneficial Effects of Linoleic Acid on Cardiometabolic Health: an Update" A r…

Oct 1, 2024 · 1 share · 108,529 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

Guest Post: Prof. Hulbert's Response to "Beneficial Effects of Linoleic Acid on Cardiometabolic Health: an Update" A response to the recent @OmegaQuant paper on how seed oils are good for cardiovascular disease. https://t.co/bbqSe0NIl7 #lcl6 https://t.co/CPFt8UliWm

Oct 1, 2024 · 11 likes · 1 share · 28,295 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

Guest Post: Prof. Hulbert's Response to "Beneficial Effects of Linoleic Acid on Cardiometabolic Health: an Update" Introduction I recently came across this paper: “Beneficial Effects of Linoleic Acid on Cardiometabolic Health: An Update” (Jackson, 202… https://t.co/bbqSe0NIl7

Oct 1, 2024 · 2 likes · 28,295 followers View post →
srlb
@89srlb · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

Sep 29, 2024 · 14 shares · 1,438 followers View post →
Empirically Good.
@empiricallygood · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

Sep 29, 2024 · 14 shares · 134 followers View post →
Emily Haller, MS, RDN
@emilyhaller_rdn · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

Sep 29, 2024 · 14 shares · 1,881 followers View post →
Raúl Celdrán
@NTSAcademia · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

Sep 29, 2024 · 14 shares · 3,086 followers View post →
Michelle Mendoza
@minoubala · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

Sep 28, 2024 · 14 shares · 240 followers View post →
riggers
@deportriggers · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

Sep 28, 2024 · 14 shares · 111 followers View post →
Shahriar
@SugarKoat · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

Sep 28, 2024 · 14 shares · 6,582 followers View post →
Recruiting Animal
@animal · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

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Sebastian Catana
@sebastiancatana · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

Sep 28, 2024 · 14 shares · 67 followers View post →
andres
@palacioendocrin · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

Sep 28, 2024 · 14 shares · 356 followers View post →
Rx Readmore Livemore
@SopitaSirirata1 · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

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Revel Peters
@urbanlamb · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

Sep 28, 2024 · 14 shares · 108 followers View post →
Klaatu
@iamklaatu · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

Sep 28, 2024 · 14 shares · 158 followers View post →
Bhopender Thakur
@TheBhupiThakur · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are infl…

Sep 28, 2024 · 14 shares · 1,366 followers View post →
Gil Carvalho MD PhD
@NutritionMadeS3 · X

new review on linoleic acid (omega 6) I still see people repeating that "omega 6s are inflammatory/seed oils are inflammatory" let's base our views on evidence folks https://t.co/C8SBw0i0dq https://t.co/WNPp3znaR9

Sep 28, 2024 · 113 likes · 14 shares · 28,171 followers View post →
Aaron Lepeska
@AaronLepeska · X

RT @GladstoneB81859: Beneficial effects of linoleic acid on cardiometabolic health: an update Nice and fairly concise review on everyone's…

Sep 16, 2024 · 2 shares · 189 followers View post →
MEATrition.com
@MEATritionCom · X

New Review paper makes the case that linoleic acid is healthy for CVD @TuckerGoodrich @theproof @Peter_InNorfolk https://t.co/dtZcshOGES

Sep 16, 2024 · 1 like · 6,360 followers View post →
Foolproof Mastery
@FoolproofMaster · X

RT @GladstoneB81859: Beneficial effects of linoleic acid on cardiometabolic health: an update Nice and fairly concise review on everyone's…

Sep 16, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,179 followers View post →
GladstoneBrookes
@GladstoneB81859 · X

Beneficial effects of linoleic acid on cardiometabolic health: an update Nice and fairly concise review on everyone's favourite supposed dietary villain. https://t.co/UiznGmYV9i https://t.co/sJXar2DUVb

Sep 15, 2024 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 549 followers View post →
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