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From the same group that promotes increase in statin use! The AHA has concluded an increase in Omega-6 consumption could be beneficial.


AHA-Omega6

Conclusions
This advisory was undertaken to summarize the current
evidence on the consumption of omega-6 PUFAs, partic-
ularly LA, and CHD risk. Aggregate data from randomized
trials, case-control and cohort studies, and long-term
animal feeding experiments indicate that the consumption
of at least 5% to 10% of energy from omega-6 PUFAs
reduces the risk of CHD relative to lower intakes. The data
also suggest that higher intakes appear to be safe and may
be even more beneficial (as part of a low–saturated-fat,
low-cholesterol diet). In summary, the AHA supports an
omega-6 PUFA intake of at least 5% to 10% of energy in
the context of other AHA lifestyle and dietary recommen-
dations. To reduce omega-6 PUFA intakes from their
current levels would be more likely to increase than to decrease risk for CHD.

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