Population studies show that higher intake and biomarkers of intake of the omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) linoleic acid are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and overall mortality. This essential fatty acid is found in a subset of vegetable oils derived from seeds, including soybean oil.

A peer-reviewed paper that provides expert perspective on scientific research published in the British Journal of Nutrition, amidst rising confusion and contradictory claims about seed oils.