Conjugated linoleic acid is a group of fatty acids with possible health benefits, including anticancer and antioxidant effects. In the study, seven nursing mothers ate cookies made with CLA-enriched ...

Fatty acids, which represent a substantial part of lipids in the human body, are important sources of energy. Fatty acids can either be saturated or unsaturated carboxylic acids containing carbon ...

Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils such as soybean and safflower oil, and animal products including pork and eggs, specifically enhances the growth of the hard-to-treat "triple ...

New research from Finland supports the idea that a diet rich in omega-6 fatty acids may protect us from premature death. Share on Pinterest Omega-6 fatty acids — found in vegetable oils, nuts, and ...

Poor cardiometabolic health may increase a person’s risk for cardiometabolic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle factors such as diet can also impact a person’s ...

You know about the brightening wonders of vitamin C; the wrinkle smoothing prowess of vitamin A and hydrating powers of vitamin E. But chances are you might not yet have stumbled upon vitamin F, or ...

Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

The safflower plant (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a member of the Asteraceae family, or sunflower family. This thistle-like plant is native to places such as China, India, Iran and Egypt. However, it ...

This study was performed to evaluate the isomer-specific cytotoxic effects of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on rat hepatoma dRLh-84 cells in vitro. A 10trans,12cis (10t,12c)-CLA showed a strong ...

Key markers of cardiometabolic health with increasing levels of linoleic acid in the blood, with higher levels generally linked to more favorable values compared to the lowest levels. Each bar shows ...