Linoleic acid can ultimately be converted to arachidonic acid ... Kris-Etherton, P. Prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters for the treatment of very high triglycerides. Postgrad Med 2009;121:145-153.

Linoleic acid (alongside oleic acid) represents major unsaturated fatty acid present in practically all oils. Peanut, cotton and corn oils display higher content of unsaturated fatty acids (more ...

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters are used to treat hypertriglyceridemia if lifestyle changes, particularly those related to nutrition, have not been sufficient to lower the blood triglyceride level.