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How Linoleic Acid Wrecks Your Health

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

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  • Linoleic acid (LA) makes up the bulk — about 60% to 80% — of omega-6 and is the primary contributor to nearly all chronic diseases. While considered an essential fat, when consumed in excessive amounts, LA acts as a metabolic poison

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