**2.4 LDL particle size**

There were no significant differences in LDL particle size after consumption of low and high amounts of linoleic acid [60, 69], and intakes of linoleic acid compared to oleic acid or stearic acid [66]. Interestingly, there were decreases in large and small LDL particle concentrations after 10 days of a linoleic acid-rich diet compared to a diet high in SFAs, with both diets supplemented with EPA and DHA [70]. In contrast, no significant differences were observed in LDL particle size after 6 weeks of a linoleic acid-rich diet comparted to a SFA-rich diet (both supplemented with EPA and DHA) [67].
