Linoleic Acid
Linoleic acid is an essential omega-6 fatty acid obtained from vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and poultry. It is the precursor for arachidonic acid and is needed for skin barrier function, growth, and reproduction. Very high intake, especially from industrial seed oils, may contribute to a pro-inflammatory fatty acid profile when not balanced by omega-3s.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Linoleic Acid. How we verify ranges.
- No stated targetNo established clinical target
- Lab reference intervalNo established clinical rangeWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
4 providers include this
Advanced / Specialty Markers
Why Linoleic Acid matters
Most abundant omega-6 in Western diets. Excessive intake may promote inflammation. Found in vegetable oils. Balance with omega-3 is important.
Which Providers Test Linoleic Acid?
Cheapest: Blueprint at $365/year. Most comprehensive: Vitality Blueprint Elite, 138 biomarkers for $700/year.
4 panels that include it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
| $365 | 100+ | $3.65 | |
| $499 | 100+ | $4.99 | |
| $700 | 138 | $5.07 | |
| $1950 | 130+ | $15.00 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
17 itemized panels do not include Linoleic Acid
Superpower · WHOOP Advanced Labs · Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · Mito Health · InsideTracker · Function Health · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · Marek Health Complete · Empirical Health · Oura Health Panels · SiPhox Health · Hims Labs · Healthspan · Vitality Blueprint Standard
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer Linoleic Acid. Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Experts discussing Linoleic Acid
Podcast episodes where clinicians and researchers cover this marker in depth. Curated by hand; an episode is listed only when the marker is a substantial topic, not a passing mention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for Linoleic Acid?
No established clinical target. No established clinical range.
Which blood test providers include Linoleic Acid?
4 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include Linoleic Acid in their panels. This biomarker has limited availability.
Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Aug 26, 2026 · First published Nov 30, 2025