Red Blood Cell Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Biomarkers of Inflammation in the Framingham Offspring Study.

Heidi T M Lai, Nathan A Ryder, Nathan L Tintle, Kristina H Jackson, Penny M Kris-Etherton, William S Harris

June 2025

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Discussions reveal a collective shift in perspective, emphasizing that omega-6 fatty acids like linoleic and arachidonic acids may be anti-inflammatory, supported by phrases such as 'inversely correlated with inflammation' and calls for expert review. The tone is informative and somewhat optimistic about reevaluating dietary guidelines based on recent data.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions support the study's findings that omega-6 fatty acids are not pro-inflammatory and may even reduce inflammation, showing moderate to strong agreement.

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Interest
 High level of interest

The posts demonstrate high interest in the topic, with several calls for expert opinions and discussions about changing dietary recommendations.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

The engagement is moderate; participants reference specific biomarkers, request expert analysis, and discuss the implications, indicating active involvement.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The posts suggest the study has a notable impact on current perceptions of omega-6 fats and dietary advice, though the overall influence on public health policy remains to be seen.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Twitter

12 Posts

Blogs

4 Articles

News

12 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

1,830

Total Likes

37

Extended Reach

22,524

Social Features

30

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  • MEATrition.com
    @MEATritionCom (Twitter)

    https://t.co/SuT5lHNVGG Here they published the study too.
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    September 18, 2025

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  • Dr Sunil Menon
    @drmenonsunil9 (Twitter)

    Red Blood Cell Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Biomarkers of Inflammation in the Framingham Offspring Study Heidi T. M. Lai 1,* and William S. Harris 1,2,3 Paper suggested LA not inflammatory! @BenBikmanPhD @nicknorwitz
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    August 31, 2025

  • Dr Sunil Menon
    @drmenonsunil9 (Twitter)

    @nicknorwitz Red Blood Cell Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Biomarkers of Inflammation in the Framingham Offspring Study Heidi T. M. Lai 1,* and William S. Harris 1,2,3 , Nathan A. Ryder 1, Nathan L. Tintle 1, Kristina H. Jackson 1,2,3 , Penny M. Kris-Etherton 1,4 Your expert comments please
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    August 30, 2025

  • Tavis Piattoly,MS,RD
    @TavisPiattoly (Twitter)

    @McCashland @DrIngold @BioLayne https://t.co/lj5HtPZjt2
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    July 23, 2025

  • Raquel
    @raquelrita88 (Twitter)

    @cremieuxrecueil (Lai et al. 2025) https://t.co/RL3THQHiKA
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    July 17, 2025

  • Raquel
    @raquelrita88 (Twitter)

    @OmegaQuant Please, we need a talk with Willian Harris and colleagues about the study "Red Blood Cell Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Biomarkers of Inflammation in the Framingham Offspring Study" results and omega-3 index. (Thank you) https://t.co/RL3THQHiKA
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    July 15, 2025

  • Raquel
    @raquelrita88 (Twitter)

    A study with William Harris (Omega-3 Index) finding that RBC linoleic and arachidonic acids are inversely correlated with 6 inflammatory biomarkers. "(...) present efforts to reduce intake [of seed oil] are ill-advised."
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    July 15, 2025

  • Maurício Lima
    @dj_surfista (Twitter)

    @TuckerGoodrich Please, I would like to know if you have already done a review on this study. https://t.co/LOrMGCC7Nd
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    July 1, 2025

  • didaclopez
    @didaclopez (Twitter)

    RT @Fradbius: Estudi que contradiu la hipòtesi que els àcids poliinsaturats omega-6 són pro-inflamatoris. https://t.co/xusiMFkhKh
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    June 30, 2025

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  • Pere Joan Sala
    @Fradbius (Twitter)

    Estudi que contradiu la hipòtesi que els àcids poliinsaturats omega-6 són pro-inflamatoris. https://t.co/xusiMFkhKh
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    June 30, 2025

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  • Tavis Piattoly,MS,RD
    @TavisPiattoly (Twitter)

    New data on RBC Omega 6 blood levels on markers of inflammation. Increased O6 levels were associated with lower levels of inflammation. Bottom line - Omega 6 fats (i.e. seed oils) may lower inflammatory markers. Optimizing Omega 3 levels are more critical. https://t.co/lj5HtPZjt2
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    June 23, 2025

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  • Tavis Piattoly,MS,RD
    @TavisPiattoly (Twitter)

    @Pl4ntbased Some impressive data just released on RBC Omega 6 fat levels and biomarkers of inflammation. Higher RBC levels in the blood were inversely associated with less inflammation. https://t.co/lj5HtPZjt2
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    June 23, 2025

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study investigated the relationship between red blood cell omega-6 fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid (LA) and arachidonic acid (AA), and various markers of inflammation in a large group of middle-aged to older adults.
  • Results showed that higher levels of LA and AA in red blood cells were weakly but significantly associated with lower levels of several inflammation-related biomarkers, suggesting a potential anti-inflammatory role rather than pro-inflammatory.
  • Overall, the findings do not support the idea that omega-6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory, indicating they may not need to be reduced in diets for this purpose.]