Climate-Based Variability in the Essential Fatty Acid Composition of Soybean Oil

This original research article examines how climate variability affects the essential fatty acid (EFA) composition of soybean oil, a major dietary source of linoleic acid (LA) and α-linolenic acid (ALA). Using 233 data points from 16 studies, the authors model how high daytime temperatures reduce LA and ALA levels in soybeans.

Findings suggest that climate-driven shifts in EFA composition could lead to nutritional insufficiencies, particularly in regions where soybean oil is a primary fat source. The study calls for climate-adaptive agricultural practices to maintain nutritional quality in soybean-derived oils.

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