Year Published: 2018
Journal
Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids
Authors
Wang DD
Methods
This article was a review of the current epidemiological and clinical evidence surrounding the association between omega-6 fats and risk of cardiovascular disease. Linoleic acid is the main omega-6 fat in peanuts
Key Findings
There is consistent evidence from both epidemiological and clinical studies that support that a high intake of omega-6 fats (predominantly linoleic acid) is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease, particularly when substituted for saturated fats.