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..." Multiple Sclerosis The Condition "...year, 3oz of red meat will be allowed per week No dairy products containing 1% butterfat or more No processed foods containing saturated fat Saturated fat intake below 15gm (3 teaspoons) per day Unsaturated fat intake at a minimum of 20gm (4 teaspoons) and a maximum of 50gm (10 teaspoons) per day 1 teaspoon or 4 capsules of cod liver oil each day The results of Dr..." Ovarian Cancer Recommendation Animal/Saturated Fats Avoidance "...No relationship was seen with the intake of unsaturated fats..."

Last updated: Aug 15, 2009