Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, may reduce stroke chances according to Japanese researchers. Good sources of linoleic acid include flaxseed, noni, pumpkin, soybean, spirulina and wheat germ. Other sources are the omega-6 polyunsaturated fats like corn, safflower, sesame and sunflower oils should be used sparingly because polyunsaturated fats have been linked to an increase risk of cancer.
Source: H. Iso et al “Linoleic acid, other fatty acids, and the risk of stroke.” Stroke (2002) 33:2086-2093
Chapter: Stroke :: 20 July 2007