277 Virgin Olive Oil Benefits fatty acids, stearic acid intake may be associated with a modest improvement in lipid profile. However, no evidence supports a reduction in cardiovascular risk, nor do current findings justify making specific dietary recommendations regarding individual saturated fatty acids. - lauric acid; lauric Lauric acid, also known as dodecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with 12 carbon atoms, and is therefore classified as a medium-chain fatty acid. However, some studies suggest that it behaves more like a long-chain fatty acid. It appears as a solid at room temperature and has a mild soap-like odour. It is found particularly in butter, coconut oil and palm oil, and to a lesser extent in the milk of mammals, including human milk. A classic meta-analysis of 35 controlled trials, cited by the FESNAD consensus (“Spanish Federation of Societies of Nutrition, Food and Dietetics”), showed that myristic and palmitic acids (see below) do not affect the total cholesterol to HDL ratio when compared with carbohydrates, stearic acid (seen above) slightly reduces it, and lauric acid produces a significant reduction. Despite this potential benefit, the overall recommendation of the FESNAD consensus remains to limit the intake of foods rich in saturated fatty acids. The “Spanish Federation of Nutrition” (FEN) also notes ongoing controversy regarding the potential health effects of lauric acid. Other international health organisations likewise advise reducing saturated fat intake and replacing it with healthier alternatives, such as certain unsaturated fats. - myristic acid; myristic Myristic acid, also known as tetradecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with 14 carbon atoms, and is considered a long-chain fatty acid. It is especially found in nutmeg, coconut oil, palm oil, and animal fats. Its potential relationship with health is discussed in the entry on lauric acid. lauric acid (C12H24O2) (C12:0) myristic acid (C14H28O2) (C14:0) H H H H H H H H H H 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 .,..o Hc-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c 3 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 \OH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 .,..o Hc-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c 3 I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 \OH H H H H H H H H H H H H
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