What is palmitic acid and why do we measure it?
by Jerry Kramer | 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 more likely to be affected by eating too much carbohydrate-rich food. Palmitic acid doesn’t have the same relationship in the body to diet that omega-3s do.
- Here is a helpful video that explains why we find palmitic acid levels interesting and useful.
