The fatty acid C15 or pentadecanoic acid is an odd-chain saturated fat found in butter and cheese, as well as some ruminant meats like beef, lamb and bison. It’s also present in some fish and plants, such as chia seeds and peanuts, but in much smaller amounts.
Some say C15 is important for long-term heart and metabolic health. It’s also been promoted as important for the health of the immune systems and for healthy aging and longevity. There’s only one problem — there are no human clinical studies to support any of these health benefits.
Course Overview:
- What C15 is and what it does
- The scientific evidence supporting the health effects of C15
- What you can tell patients or clients who ask about C15
- Why OmegaQuant does not yet test for C15
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Course Leader:
William S. Harris, PhD, FASN, President, Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) & Founder, OmegaQuant Analytics
Dr. Harris, President of the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI), has been a leading researcher in the omega-3 fatty acid field for over 40 years. He has more than 360 scientific papers on fatty acids and health, the vast majority on omega-3. He has been on the faculty of three medical schools (Universities of Kansas, Missouri (at Kansas City), and South Dakota), and has received 8 NIH grants to study omega-3. He was the co-author on three American Heart Association (AHA) statements on fatty acids and heart health. As the co-inventor of the Omega-3 Index (and other omega-3 blood tests) and founder of OmegaQuant Analytics, Dr. Harris has been ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide based on the impact of his research.
