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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
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Topics Related To Unsaturated Fats
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| Acetyl-L-Carnitine | As A Treatment
"...Carnitine utilizes unsaturated fat as a source of energy, converting muscle and liver glycogen..."
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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..."
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Hydrogenated Fats / Trans Fatty Acids Avoidance |
As A Treatment
"...During hydrogenation, the unsaturated fat becomes more saturated - "artificially saturated..."
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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..."
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Ovarian Cancer |
Recommendation Animal/Saturated Fats Avoidance
"...No relationship was seen with the intake of unsaturated fats..."
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Last updated: Oct 22, 2008
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