Test your
Linoleic acid
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Linoleic acid?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Linoleic acid
Explanation: Linoleic acid (LA) is an essential omega-6 fatty acid found in vegetable oils (soybean, sunflower, corn), nuts, and seeds. It is crucial for cell membrane function, skin health, and inflammation, blood flow, and immune responses regulation. Since the body cannot produce linoleic acid, it must be obtained from the diet. While necessary for health, excessive intake relative to omega-3 fatty acids can contribute to inflammation.
Test purpose: A linoleic acid blood test helps assess:
- Essential fatty acid status, since LA is crucial for cellular and metabolic health.
- Cardiovascular health, as LA influences cholesterol levels and heart disease risk.
- Inflammatory balance, omega-6 to omega-3 ratios.
- Skin and hair health, since LA deficiency can lead to dry skin, hair loss, and poor wound healing.
- Dietary fat intake and metabolism.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, ARUP Laboratories, Mount Sinai, Cleveland Clinic
An aspect of Cholesterol, Fatty Acids and Ketone Bodies .