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Is Fatty Acid C15:0 Your New Health Ally?
It’s not Star Wars’s C3PO. It’s Pentadecanoic Acid also known as C15:0. Pentadecanoic acid is...
Written by: Natalie Louise Burrows
Written on: May 3, 2024
Updated on: May 17, 2024
Written by: Natalie Louise Burrows | Written on: May 3, 2024 | Updated on: May 17, 2024
Quick Read
- C15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) is an essential fatty acid that the body cannot produce on its own.
- C15:0 has potential benefits for heart health, blood glucose regulation, aging, gut health, and mental well-being.
- C15:0 can strengthen cell membranes, improve mitochondrial efficiency, and reduce gut inflammation.
- C15:0 is found in dairy products, ruminant meats, salmon, cheese, potatoes, peanuts, beans, seeds, and durian fruit.
- Supplementation with C15:0 may be beneficial if dietary intake is insufficient, offering an alternative or complement to omega-3 fatty acids.
Contents
- 1. C15:0 v Omega 3 v Omega 6
- 2. What are the benefits of fats?
- 3. Blood glucose and heart health
- 4. Ageing and longevity
- 5. Mitochondria, gut and mental health
- 6. Food vs Supplementation
