Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies -

Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies
Information type: Systematic reviews
Source: Circulation Research
Specialities: Cardiovascular system disorders | Nutritional and metabolic disorders
Summary
This analysis found that dietary linoleic acid intake is inversely associated with coronary heart disease risk. Comparing the highest to lowest intake categories, there was a 15% relative reduction in the risk of CHD events and a 21% reduction in the risk for CHD deaths.
UKMi comment
An editorial discussing this research is available at the link below. These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.
Related links: Editorial