Linoleic Acid
Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that the human body cannot synthesize and must obtain from diet. The U.S.
What it is
An essential omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (18:2n-6) found naturally in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.
A naturally occurring nutrient and structural fatty acid; in formulated foods it appears as a component of vegetable oils and as an essential dietary fatty acid.
What regulators actually say
"Linoleic acid (LA), an n-6 PUFA, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an n-3 PUFA, are considered essential fatty acids because they cannot be synthesized by humans."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Naturally occurring nutrient; not regulated as an additive
European Union — EFSA
Recognized essential fatty acid (omega-6) with established Dietary Reference Values
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