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Linoleic acid-good or bad for the brain?
1Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA 95616 USA.
NPJ Science of Food
|January 8, 2020
Summary
Excess dietary linoleic acid (LA), common in plant oils, may harm brain function. Research suggests it increases brain inflammation and could impact neurodevelopment, warranting further study.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Nutritional Science
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Dietary intake of omega-6 linoleic acid (LA) has tripled due to increased consumption of soybean and corn oils.
- The effects of excess LA on brain metabolism and function are not well understood, despite LA being an essential nutrient.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the metabolism of LA within the brain.
- To examine the impact of excessive dietary LA intake on brain function.
- To explore potential adverse effects of high LA consumption on neurodevelopment and brain health.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pre-clinical and human studies on linoleic acid metabolism and brain effects.
- Analysis of existing evidence regarding the link between maternal LA intake and neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Main Results:
- Pre-clinical data indicate excess LA can increase brain inflammation, potentially through oxidized metabolites.
- Human studies suggest a correlation between excessive maternal LA intake and atypical neurodevelopment, though mechanisms remain unclear.
Conclusions:
- Excessive dietary linoleic acid intake may negatively impact brain health and function.
- Further clinical research is needed to evaluate the neuroprotective potential of reducing dietary LA.
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