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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Saturated fat
  1. Omega-3 fatty acids are used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of triglycerides (a fat- ... in people with very high triglycerides. Omega-3 fatty acids are in a class of medications called antilipemic ...
  2. Omega-6 fatty acids, such as gamma linolenic acid, are a family of fats found in some plant oils and seeds. They are different from omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-6 fatty acids are found everywhere in ...
  3. ... of coconut oil is made up of specific saturated fats, called medium-chain fatty acids. It has a ... But coconut oil contains a type of fat (saturated fat) that can increase cholesterol levels. Like all saturated ...
  4. ... cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD; an inherited condition in which fatty acids build up in the brain, resulting in nerve ... by helping your body to break down the fatty acids and slow the progression of nerve and brain ...
  5. ... consumed as part of a diet low in saturated fat. Diabetes. Eating a diet rich in whole grains, ...
  6. ... called omega-3. Cod liver oil contains certain "fatty acids" that prevent the blood from clotting easily. These fatty acids also reduce pain and swelling. Cod liver oil ...
  7. ... high in monounsaturated "good" fat and low in saturated "bad" fat. This is believed to help prevent heart disease ...
  8. ... is high in beta-carotene. Palm oil contains saturated and unsaturated fats. Some types of palm oil contain vitamin E ...