Monounsaturated fat
fat primarily consisting of monounsaturated fatty acids From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A monounsaturated fat is a kind of fat found in foods such as nuts, olives, and avocados.[1] They are the main fat in olive oil. The group contrasts with, on the one hand, unsaturated fats. and on the other hand, polyunsaturated fats.[2]
In general, these fats are considered to be healthier than others. They have the same amount of energy, but they reduce blood cholesterol levels. This reduces the risk to the heart.
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Types
Omega 7 fatty acids
- Palmitoleic acid
- Vaccenic acid
- Rumenic acid
- Paullinic acid
Omega 9 fatty acids
- Oleic acid
- Elaidic acid
- Mead acid
- Erucic acid
References
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