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Nutrition2026-01-18

Omega-6 Dominant Oils and Inflammatory Signaling

High industrial omega-6 exposure may alter inflammatory mediator balance when combined with low nutrient density.

Structured Summary

Fatty acid composition influences inflammatory mediator pathways. High industrial omega-6 dominant intake, especially alongside high processing, may alter inflammatory signaling balance.

The evidence is strongest when patterns are interpreted in total dietary context rather than single nutrients.

Mechanism Pathway

High omega-6 industrial oil load

Lipid mediator balance shift

Inflammatory signaling sensitivity

Higher biochemical divergence load

Alignment Relevance

  • Pillar: Nutrition
  • Domain: Biochemical Load & Modulation

Plain Language Takeaway

Oil quality and total processing context matter for long-term inflammatory balance.

Key studies referenced