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Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid)

High Research Quality

Description

Linoleic Acid is an essential omega-6 fatty acid crucial for maintaining skin health, cell membrane integrity, and inflammatory responses.

Benefits

Evidence-supported benefits:

Essential for skin barrier function
Supports healthy inflammatory responses

Claimed benefits (insufficient evidence):

Improved skin health (claimed)
Enhanced inflammatory response (claimed)

Recommended Usage

5-10 grams daily through dietary sources or supplements.

Research Quality

4/5

Strong evidence from multiple high-quality studies.

Research Evidence

Effects of linoleic acid on skin barrier function1985
Hansen HS, Jensen B

Methodology

Clinical study

Participants

20 subjects

Key Outcomes

Demonstrated improved skin barrier function

Citation (APA Style)

Hansen & Jensen (1985). Journal of Investigative Dermatology

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n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and inflammation2006
Calder PC

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Highlighted role in inflammatory response modulation

Citation (APA Style)

Calder (2006). American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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The importance of the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids2002
Simopoulos AP

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Emphasized importance in balanced dietary intake

Citation (APA Style)

Simopoulos (2002). Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy

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