Research
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Excessive consumption of industrial seed oils rich in linoleic acid contributes to mitochondrial dysfunction.
Reducing intake of linoleic acid-rich oils may be beneficial for mitochondrial health.
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This review examines how excessive consumption of industrial seed oils rich in linoleic acid (LA) contributes to mitochondrial dysfunction.
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The review is a hypothesis-driven narrative review, synthesizing existing evidence.
Source
Linoleic acid, mitochondria, gut microbiome, and metabolic health: a mechanistic review
Joseph Mercola · Advances in Redox Research · 2025
DOI 10.1016/j.arres.2025.100128
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