Do low-linoleic acid diets increase omega-3 fatty acids in hen eggs?

Low-Linoleic Acid Eggs1 min readUpdated June 10, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence and found that when laying hens are fed feed with less linoleic acid, their eggs tend to contain higher levels of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. This appears to happen because reducing linoleic acid in the diet allows hens to convert more of the alpha-linolenic...

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Assessment of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid profiles and ratio of omega-6/omega-3 of white eggs produced by laying hens fed diets enriched with omega-3 rich vegetable oil

DOI: 10.1515/opag-2022-0274

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June 10, 2026·Last updated June 10, 2026
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