Linoleic Acid
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Linoleic Acid is an unsaturated fatty acid, considered essential to the human diet, that is an important component of drying oils, such as linseed oil.
Linoleic acid is a member of the omega-6 family of fats, vegetable oils -- soybean, corn, safflower and sunflower -- among them. Omega-6 fats can reduce blood levels of total cholesterol and LDL's.
Two polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that cannot be made in the body are linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid. They must be provided by diet and are known as essential fatty acids.
In the body PUFAs are important for maintaining the membranes of all cells; for making prostaglandins which regulate many body processes which include inflammation and blood clotting. Another requirement for fat in the diet is to enable the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K to be absorbed from food; and for regulating body cholesterol metabolism.
Good dietary sources of Linoleic Acid include cereals, eggs, poultry, most vegetable oils, whole grains breads, baked goods, nuts, grains, seeds and margarine.
RDA is unknown.
Linoleic Supplements
- CLA: Conjugated Linoleic Acid -- Doctor Approved. CLA helps reduce the amount of fat deposited and stored throughout the body.
- Tonalin CLA by Natrol -- There is nothing to love about love handles. This patented formula may support the body's ability to reduce body fat. Tonalin® CLA is the only patented form of conjugated linoleic acid.
- CLA by Prolab Nutrition -- Prolab® CLA was formulated using the registered and patented ingredient Tonalin®. CLA has been shown to reduce body fat and increase lean body mass.
- Enhanced CLA by Prolab -- Prolab® Enhanced CLA® delivers 533 mg of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) in one softgel. In addition, this product contains Flax Seed Oil, which may help maintain cholesterol levels that are already within a normal range.
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