What is palmitic acid and why do we measure it?

Another fatty acid that we at OmegaQuant find interesting is palmitic acid, which is a saturated fat. It is found in palm oil and is very common in the diet. What’s interesting is that if you eat a lot of palm oil or saturated fat, your levels won’t increase; it’s...

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