The Claim
In middle-aged and older adults, higher red blood cell levels of linoleic acid are associated with lower circulating levels of C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, intercellular adhesion molecule-1, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, and P-selectin, indicating an inverse relationship between this omega-6 fatty acid and multiple biomarkers of systemic inflammation.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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If older adults have more of a certain healthy fat (linoleic acid) in their blood cells, they tend to have lower levels of inflammation markers in their body.
See the scientific wording
Higher red blood cell levels of linoleic acid are associated with lower circulating levels of C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, intercellular adhesion molecule-1, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, and P-selectin in middle-aged and older adults, suggesting an inverse relationship between this omega-6 fatty acid and multiple biomarkers of systemic inflammation.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Red Blood Cell Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Biomarkers of Inflammation in the Framingham Offspring Study
The study found that people with more linoleic acid in their red blood cells had lower levels of inflammation markers, which matches what the claim says.
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