fatty acid
noun
1
: any of numerous saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids CnH2n+1COOH (such as acetic acid) including many that occur naturally usually in the form of esters in fats, waxes, and essential oils
2
: any of the saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (such as palmitic acid) usually with an even number of carbon atoms that occur naturally in the form of glycerides in fats and fatty oils
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Flax seed oil is another good choice and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
In one, the cells break down fats into fatty acids, then quickly reassemble them back into new fats.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2024
The fatty acids extracted from cod liver oil have been shown to cause a significant reduction of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) activity on the skin.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
Flaxseed Flaxseed is an edible seed containing high omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), and fiber.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
In one, the cells break down fats into fatty acids, then quickly reassemble them back into new fats.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2024
The fatty acids extracted from cod liver oil have been shown to cause a significant reduction of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) activity on the skin.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
Flaxseed Flaxseed is an edible seed containing high omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), and fiber.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Fatty acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fatty%20acid. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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