With so many types of fats, and so much mixed messaging around them, it’s tough to know what to eat more or less of when you’re trying to lose weight. Here’s the lowdown.

Saturated fatty acid levels increase when making memories Saturated fatty acids have emerged as key players in forming memories Date: June 28, 2021 Source: University of Queensland Summary ...

Saturated fatty acid chain length should be taken into consideration when assessing the impact on heart health, a new study suggests, indicating an opening for food marketers to differentiate the ...

Although most fatty acids in the body are stored in adipose tissue, the factors regulating the levels of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in adipose tissue had remained unclear.

"This indicates that this PLA1 enzyme, and the fatty acids it releases, play a key role in memory acquisition." The research has important implications for understanding of how memories are formed.

Mei J, Qian M, Hou Y, et al. Association of saturated fatty acids with cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lipids Health Dis. Published online January 30, 2024. doi:10.1186/s12944 ...

Butyric acid is a fatty acid that's created when bacteria in your gut break down dietary fiber. It's also found in lower amounts in some foods. Research suggests it may benefit your digestive health.

Fatty liver disease (steatotic liver disease, SLD for short) is increasingly causing failure of the liver as a vital organ. A team led by researchers has now discovered that a saturated fatty acid ...