Fats You Need – Essential Fatty Acids

Of these, myristic acid (high in coconut and palm oil) elevates cholesterol the most. Stearic acid (18-carbon, saturated) has been shown to lower cholesterol by 21% -- even more than oleic acid (18-carbon, mono-unsaturated) which lowers LDL by 15%. Fatty acid double-bonds come in two configurations known as . cis (carbon chains on the same side ... ................
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