Plasma linoleic acid levels and cardiovascular risk factors: results from the Norwegian ACE 1950 Study

A high intake of linoleic acid (LA), the major dietary polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), has previously been associated with reduced cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality in observational studies. However, recent secondary analyses from clinical trials of LA-rich diet suggest harmful effects of LA on CV health. A total of 3706 participants, all born in 1950, were included in this cross-sectional study. We investigated associations between...