Linoleic Acid
Description
Linoleic Acid is a primary fatty acid in the omega-6 family. It is vital for skin barrier function, maintaining cell membrane integrity, and supporting healthy immune and inflammatory responses. LA is a precursor to other omega-6 fatty acids, such as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which can then be converted into compounds that regulate various bodily functions. A balanced intake of linoleic acid with omega-3 fatty acids is important for optimal health.
Sources
Vegetable oils (e.g., safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean)NutsSeeds
Timing & Intake
AnytimeWith foodTake with Fats
Taking linoleic acid with food can aid in its absorption and reduce the likelihood of any digestive discomfort.
Optimal Dosage
Minimum1000 mg
Maximum3000 mg
Safety & Toxicity
Interactions
Positive Interactions
Omega-3
A balanced intake of Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) with Omega-3 fatty acids (like EPA and DHA) is essential for maintaining a healthy inflammatory response and overall metabolic balance.
DHA
Balancing Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) intake with DHA (an Omega-3 fatty acid) supports cognitive function, cardiovascular health, and reduces potential pro-inflammatory effects of an imbalanced Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio.
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
Combining Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) with EPA (an Omega-3 fatty acid) is important for maintaining a healthy inflammatory balance and supporting cardiovascular health. They work together to modulate various physiological processes.
Fish Oil
Fish Oil, a source of Omega-3s like EPA and DHA, can help balance the intake of Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) to support a healthy inflammatory response and cardiovascular health.
Vitamin E, an antioxidant, can help protect polyunsaturated fatty acids like Linoleic Acid from oxidation, thereby preserving their beneficial properties.
Recommended products
Essential Living Oils
Dr. Ohhira's
Linoleic Acid: 143.1 mg
<p>Detailed fatty-acid labeling cannot offset small target doses and high cost. Source and oxidation safeguards are also unclear.</p>
Hemp Oil
Manitoba Harvest
Linoleic Acid: 8000 mg
<p>A high-value hemp oil with substantial, clearly stated GLA and linoleic acid, offset by low GLA concentration and missing processing and oxidation details.</p>
Organic Hemp Oil
Manitoba Harvest
Linoleic Acid: 8000 mg
<p>A well-quantified organic hemp oil with useful GLA and strong value, though it remains dilute and lacks clear processing and stability details.</p>
Triple Omega Complex 3-6-9
21st Century
Linoleic Acid: 50 mg
Low cost and clear fatty-acid disclosure are useful, but the very small EPA and DHA amounts make this a weak omega-3 choice.
Triple Omega Complex 3-6-9
21st Century
Linoleic Acid: 50 mg
A large, inexpensive bottle provides transparent mixed fatty acids, but very low EPA and DHA concentration makes it poor for meaningful marine omega-3 support.
Evening Primrose Oil
Barlean's
Linoleic Acid: 1846 mg
A clearly labeled evening primrose oil provides useful GLA and abundant linoleic acid, though source density and freshness details are limited.
Omega 3-6-9 Complete Natural Lemon Flavored!
Country Life
Linoleic Acid: 270 mg
Natural vitamin E and clear fatty-acid amounts strengthen this mixed-oil blend, but its 400 mg combined EPA and DHA is modest for the serving cost.
PS-IQ Memory
Natural Factors PS Factor
Linoleic Acid: 194 mg
A sensible phosphatidylserine-and-DHA pairing fits memory-focused users, but both main actives are modest and several quality details remain unclear.
Omega 3-6-9
Source Naturals
Linoleic Acid: 498 mg
Exceptional fatty-acid disclosure and mixed-tocopherol protection are useful, but unidentified oil sources and only moderate EPA and DHA limit confidence.
Borage Oil
Barlean's
Linoleic Acid: 360 mg
<p>A useful mid-dose GLA product with transparent fatty-acid amounts. Processing and purity disclosure are the main gaps, and it is not efficient for oleic or linoleic acid alone.</p>
Evening Primrose Oil
Barlean's
Linoleic Acid: 1846 mg
<p>A transparent evening primrose oil with useful GLA and substantial linoleic acid. It fits broader fatty-acid support, though GLA concentration and quality disclosure are only moderate.</p>
Product stats
Price per product
Average$21.37
Median$21.45
Price per serving
Average$0.55
Median$0.57
Price per 100 mg
Average$0.16
Median$0.11
Price distribution
Price per serving distribution
Price per 100 mg
Reference amount: 100 mg
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