How to Use fatty acid in a Sentence

fatty acid

noun
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  • In terms of omega-3 fatty acids, there are two things to keep in mind.
    — Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel, Scientific American, 20 June 2019
  • Lobster also contains healthy omega-3 fatty acids and iron.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Just like you and me, hens that take in more omega-3s end up with more of these fatty acids in their tissues, and that applies to their eggs as well.
    — Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel, Scientific American, 20 June 2019
  • If that doesn't lower patients' triglycerides enough, then doctors may want to prescribe omega-3 fatty acids.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 19 Aug. 2019
  • Fish is hailed for its omega-3 fatty acids, which can protect against cardiovascular disease.
    — Jenna Birch, Anchorage Daily News, 10 July 2019
  • Chia seeds are crammed with protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and antioxidants.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2024
  • Instead, the diets emphasize eating healthy, oily fish, which are packed with omega-3 fatty acids that are good for the brain, along with lean meats such as poultry and pork loin.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 31 July 2024
  • That process produces chemicals, including short-chain fatty acids, which are important food sources for our gut bacteria.
    — Julia Belluz, Vox, 15 July 2019
  • The not-so-secret sauce to this hair-care product is a blend of Kalahari melon seed and tamanu oils, both of which are high in cuticle-smoothing fatty acids.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Saturated fats are made of different fatty acids, and the saturated fat profile of dairy foods looks different than that of meat or other foods.
    — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 17 June 2019
  • Fresh, natural foods are packed with vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatories that protect your brain.
    — Michelle Stacey, Allure, 8 Aug. 2019
  • While a few groups of bacteria in the gut are able to eat lactate, Veillonella is one of the only groups that can convert lactate into molecules called short-chain fatty acids.
    — Stephanie Demarco, latimes.com, 25 June 2019
  • Their guts are missing hundreds of different species of bacteria, often ones that are important to fermentation and producing short chain fatty acids that influence health.
    — Bob Roehr, Smithsonian, 14 June 2019
  • In particular, oily fish contains long-chain omega-3 fatty acids which may help reduce insulin resistance, a risk-factor for Type 2 diabetes.
    — Christy Brissette, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2019
  • The salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids to support the health of the brain and heart.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2024
  • Fish oil is a type of omega-3 fatty acid that is found in fish.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Talk with a healthcare provider to learn more about omega-3 fatty acids.
    — Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
  • Nuts tend to be rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy fatty acids.
    — Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 12 June 2023
  • The fat is made of compounds called fatty acids that may reduce pain and swelling.
    — Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2024
  • So did the number of fatty acids and excess sugar in his blood.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 10 July 2023
  • Salmon Fatty fish such as salmon are a great source of protein and omega fatty acids.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Both of these oils contain fatty acids to hydrate the scalp and soften hair.
    — Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Two types of fatty acids, palmitic and stearic acid, make up more than 90% of the caecilian milk-fat total, per the study.
    — Popular Science, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The species is ground up and used in anything from health supplements rich with omega-3 fatty acids to high-end dog food.
    — Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2019
  • This makes ALAs the best omega 3 fatty acids for people who don't want to use fish oil supplements.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
  • It's made with omega fatty acids, vitamin E and flaxseed to keep hair healthy and strong and to prevent damage.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, goodhousekeeping.com, 10 June 2023
  • The researchers are proposing to remove the crustaceans with trawlers and to mass-market the Omega-3 fatty acids extracted from the catch.
    — Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2019
  • It’s filled with vitamin C, omega 6 and 9, and fatty acids that work in tandem to improve skin tone.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
  • That's thanks to ketosis, the same body process that breaks down fatty acids for energy.
    — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 12 Dec. 2019
  • Improved heart health: Chia seeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) a type of omega-3 fatty acid that comes mainly from plants.
    — Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 26 Nov. 2019

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