This study examined the relationship between linoleic acid in adipose (fat) tissue and risk of stroke. Linoleic acid is the main omega-6 fat found in peanuts. Measuring linoleic acid in adipose tissue is regarded as a long-term measure of intake. Authors included 57,053 participants from a Danish Cohort Study and followed them for 13.5 years. Adipose tissue samples were used to test linoleic acid levels.
Key Findings
Key Findings: Results showed the a higher concentration of linoleic acid in adipose tissue was associated with a 22% decreased risk for stroke.
