Claim: Pulled data from 16 studies showed that C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation, did not increase with normal intake of linoleic acid.
Verdict: Correct (95% confidence)
Explanation: According to PubMed, a pooled effect size from 16 studies showed that C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration was not significantly affected by increasing linoleic acid intake. This is supported by another PubMed source, which states that none of the studies reported significant findings for inflammatory markers, including CRP. Additionally, a systematic review on ResearchGate confirms that no significant changes in CRP were observed with linoleic acid intake. These sources directly support the c...