by OmegaQuant | Jun 15, 2020
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...
by OmegaQuant | Jun 15, 2020
Saturated fatty acids in your red blood cell membranes are not related to the saturated fat you consume in your diet. Typically, saturated fat in your diet raises blood cholesterol levels. Our tests look at specific patterns of fatty acids and not the specific amount...
by OmegaQuant | Jun 15, 2020
Linoleic acid is the parent essential omega-6 fatty acid found in oils like sunflower oil and in nuts and seeds. We have seen research showing that higher blood levels of linoleic acid are linked to better outcomes in terms of cardiovascular health and diabetes. Some...
