Linoleic Acid in Body Fat Has More Than Doubled in the U.S. Since 1960
Dr. Kumar’s Take:
In this important study, researchers found that the amount of linoleic acid (LA)—a type of omega-6 fat found in seed oils—has more than doubled in the body fat of Americans since 1959. This sharp increase mirrors our rising intake of seed oils like soybean oil. Because LA affects inflammation, metabolism, and hormone signaling, this shift may help explain why chronic health conditions like obesity and diabetes have become more common during the same period.