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  • Nutrition Science
  • Oncology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Cancer incidence has risen with Western dietary patterns.
  • Increased dietary linoleic acid (LA) consumption correlates with this rise.
  • Declining intake of pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) and choline is also observed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence linking dietary linoleic acid (LA) to cancer initiation.
  • To investigate the potential of pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) and choline in mitigating cancer risk.
  • To explore a precision nutrition approach for cancer prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of epidemiological data and mechanistic studies.
  • Analysis of cellular and animal models investigating lipid metabolism and cancer pathways.
  • Evaluation of biochemical mechanisms of LA, C15:0, and choline on cell membranes and inflammation.

Main Results:

  • Rising cancer rates parallel increased population-level LA exposure.
  • LA oxidation products promote inflammation and inhibit apoptosis.
  • C15:0 demonstrates resistance to peroxidation and supports mitochondrial function; choline normalizes membrane fluidity.

Conclusions:

  • Dietary lipid imbalance, specifically excess LA, may contribute to cancer development.
  • Pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) and choline show potential in restoring membrane resilience and reducing cancer risk.
  • Further clinical trials are needed to validate a precision nutrition strategy involving LA restriction and C15:0/choline supplementation.