How to Use linoleic acid in a Sentence

linoleic acid

noun
  • What sparked the uproar is the level of linoleic acid in the eggs.
    — Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Linolenic acid is the most common omega-3, while linoleic acid is the most common omega-6.
    — A.a. Newton, SELF, 28 Aug. 2019
  • This is packed with linoleic acid, oat kernel, and silver mushroom to soothe and nourish skin.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2022
  • This is packed with linoleic acid, oat kernel, and silver mushroom to soothe and nourish the skin.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2022
  • One omega 6, linoleic acid, is the most common omega-6 in the US food supply.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Vitamin A and linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, are used to promote healthy skin and coat.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Like the name says, this no-frills oil is nothing but pure rose hip seed oil and all its vitamin A and linoleic acid goodness.
    — Megan McIntyre, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Omega-6 fats, taking the form of linoleic acid in seed oils, have been blamed for inciting inflammation.
    — Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
  • At one time, there was concern that omega-6 fatty acids (known as linoleic acid) found in vegetable oil could cause inflammation.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2023
  • It’s also made with linoleic acid, a natural emollient that nourishes lashes and brows.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
  • This one uses retinyl linoleate, a gentler form of retinol that works more gradually and is made up of retinol and linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid.
    — Siena Gagliano, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Grapeseed oil, as one Redditor points out, has awesome toning effects thanks to its linoleic acid content, which clears pores.
    — Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 24 Oct. 2017
  • This protein also appears to change how the body processes linoleic acid, a major component of soybean oil.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The main omega-6 fat found in nuts is linoleic acid, which is key for heart health and lowering LDL cholesterol, studies show.
    — Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026
  • The core claim of the seed oil panic is that linoleic acid — an omega-6 fatty acid in these oils — drives systemic inflammation, which drives chronic disease.
    — Cole Hanson, STAT, 22 May 2026
  • Vitamin E and linoleic acid are also included to protect your skin barrier.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Also, a new study finds that higher blood markers of linoleic acid—the main omega-6 in seed oils—is tied to lower inflammation and other heart disease risk factors.
    — Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Your body converts linoleic acid—the dominant omega-6 fatty acid in seed oils—into another omega-6 called arachidonic acid.
    — Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Both ghee and butter contain conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and butyrate.
    — Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Made with a blend of aloe leaf extract, soybean oil, and linoleic acid (known to help inflammation), this makeup also provides some of the nourishment of skincare products.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Made with a blend of aloe leaf extract, soybean oil, and linoleic acid (known to help inflammation), this makeup also provides some of the nourishment of skincare products.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • For instance, sunflower oil—which contains linoleic acid, a lipid similar to our skin’s own sebum, delivers suppleness on contact.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • Pumpkin seeds also provide a significant amount of linoleic acid, with 26-80% levels.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Glycerin keeps skin comfortably hydrated, while ceramides, cholesterol, and linoleic acid support the barrier.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Similar to his research on omega-3s, Marklund found strong associations between blood levels of linoleic acid and long-term health.
    — Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026
  • Much of the concern about seed oils centers on the fact that due to their high linoleic acid content, seed oils have much more omega-6 than omega-3 fatty acids, whereas a balanced ratio of the two in the body is best for health.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
  • This protein influences hundreds of genes related to fat metabolism and changes how the body processes linoleic acid, the primary fatty acid in soybean oil.
    — Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
  • Ingredients like argan and safflower oils are rich in linoleic acid, which is a type of omega-6 fatty acid that has strong anti-inflammatory properties.
    — Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Formulated with grape seed oil, omega-6 linoleic acid, shea butter, vetiver and myrrh oil, this shaving cream targets all the areas that may become prone to red, dry and irritated skin.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 May 2022
  • However, due to the high levels of soy and corn in American diets, our intake of linoleic acid has tripled over the past few decades, according to a Nature article.
    — Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026

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