In foods, fats missing hydrogen atoms in specific places on the fatty acid molecule; depending on the number of missing atoms, these fats are classified as either monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Main dietary sources are plants and fish. Also: Unsaturated Fat

	Acetyl-L-Carnitine As A Treatment "...Carnitine utilizes unsaturated fat as a source of energy, converting muscle and liver glycogen..." Effects of a High Fat Diet The Condition "...Fats containing mostly unsaturated fat can be made more saturated through a process called "hydrogenation..." Flax Seed, Flaxseed Oil, Linseed Oil As A Treatment "...Because of the high amounts of unsaturated fats, Flax seed oil should be fresh, and not exposed to heat or light..." Hydrogenated Fats / Trans Fatty Acids Avoidance As A Treatment "...During hydrogenation, the unsaturated fat becomes more saturated - "artificially saturated..." Ovarian Cancer Recommendation Animal/Saturated Fats Avoidance "...No relationship was seen with the intake of unsaturated fats..."

Last updated: Nov 28, 2009