Are Excess OMEGA-6 FA Causing CANCER?

Partially SupportedThe traditional ancestral diet contained approximately 1% linoleic acid, whereas the average modern diet contains around 10%.

Partially SupportedDietary linoleic acid is required for the development of experimentally induced alcoholic liver injury in rats.

Partially SupportedConsuming 3-4% linoleic acid in the diet is not excessive, while current average intake levels (6-14%) may obscure epidemiological signals linking linoleic acid to cancer.

Not SupportedAnsel Keys' hypothesis that saturated fat is harmful and PUFA is beneficial for cardiovascular health is incorrect, as evidenced by re-evaluated data from trials like the Helsinki Businessman's Trial.