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• n  a fatty acid whose carbon chain cannot absorb any more hydrogen atoms; found chiefly in animal fats

News & Articles

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• New evidence raises questions about the link between fatty acids and heart disease
  ( University of Cambridge ) Study finds that the current level of evidence does not support guidelines restricting saturated fatty acid consumption to reduce coronary risk nor does it support high consumption of polyunsaturated fats -- such as omega 3 or omega 6 -- to reduce coronary heart disease.
  March 17, 2014 - EurekAlert!