Omega-6 fatty acids: Opposing associations with risk—The Ludwigshafen Risk and Cardiovascular Health Study

•Gamma-linolenic acid was inversely associated with mortality. •Longer omega-6 fatty acids were directly associated with mortality. •Shorter omega-6 fatty acids were inversely correlated with inflammation markers. •Longer omega-6 fatty acids were directly correlated with inflammation markers. •Omega-6 fatty acids have to be analyzed individually and not as a group. Background Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-6 PUFA) are recommended in...