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New Study Indicates Omega-6 Fatty Acid May Decrease the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: 10/16/2017

The disease prevention effect of omega-6 fatty acids was recently reviewed in a meta-analysis. This analysis revealed that the predominant omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid, has a preventative effect on the development of type 2 diabetes. After reviewing 20 articles, an inverse association was noted between biomarker levels of linoleic acid and risk of incident type 2 diabetes. This study suggests that linoleic acid might have long-term benefits in preventing the onset of type 2 diabetes. Current dietary recommendations already include decreasing saturated fat intake and increasing unsaturated fat intake. Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated fat and can be found in many plant oils such as soybean, canola, and flaxseed oils. Advising patients to increase their use of these oils in cooking and at the table, may provide heart health benefits as well as a potential decrease in the risk of developing diabetes.

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